Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Buses. The Clamp Nuts For The Center Link Tie Rods May Have Been Inadequately Tightened.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
C35LF
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
01V265000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
Inadequately Tightened Clamp Nuts Could Lead To The Tie Rods Separating From The Center Link Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
New Flyer Will Will Inspect The Tie Rod End Clamp Lock Nuts To Ensure That The Nuts Are Properly Tightened. Any Damaged Tie Rods Will Be Replaced. Owner Notification Began September 17, 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
19980701
End Of Manufacture
20010731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1552
Date Owners Notified
20010917
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20010822