New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #97V132000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 97V132000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Includes 48 affected units, NEW FLYER/FRONT SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: transit buses owned by the new york port authority. the left front suspension radius rod bolts did not provide sufficient clamping of the radius rod pin causing the pin to rotate in its mounting blocks leading to bolt failure.

Corrective Action

All buses have been corrected. no further remedy is planned.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 97V132000

Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 1997-08-19T00:00:00

Subject: New flyer/front suspension

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 48

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: transit buses owned by the new york port authority. the left front suspension radius rod bolts did not provide sufficient clamping of the radius rod pin causing the pin to rotate in its mounting blocks leading to bolt failure.

Consequence Summary: If both bolts failed, the axle would detach from the vehicle increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action: All buses have been corrected. no further remedy is planned.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 97V132000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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