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NHTSARecalled May 22, 2001 · #01V160000

NEW FLYER/SPRING TOWER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.

Product details

Product
NEW FLYER/SPRING TOWER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice