Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Buses. There Could Be A Casting Defect In The Left Side Spring Tower. The Spring Towers Support The Vehicle Structure, And Failure Of A Tower Could Cause A Sudden Shift In The Front Axle.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
C35LF
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
01V160000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Lead To Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Spring Tower. Owner Notification Is Expected To Begin During May 2001. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact New Flyer At 1-204-982-8181.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970601
End Of Manufacture
19981231
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
978
Date Owners Notified
20010528
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010522