New Flyer Recall 00V276000: Suspension, Front, Springs, Air Suspension, Springs/bags

NHTSA recall 00V276000 · announced September 15, 2000 · filed by New Flyer Of America, Inc. · 185 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE'S SPRING TOWER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.

The risk

INCORRECT BOLT TORQUE COULD LEAD TO A SHORTER BOLT FATIGUE LIFE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REINSTALL THE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2000 New Flyer C40lf
• 2000 New Flyer D30lf
• 2000 New Flyer D40lf

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.