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NHTSARecalled Aug 19, 1997 · #97V132000

NEW FLYER/FRONT SUSPENSION

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. IF BOTH BOLTS FAILED, THE AXLE WOULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Product details

Product
NEW FLYER/FRONT SUSPENSION
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

ALL BUSES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. NO FURTHER REMEDY IS PLANNED.

View the official CPSC notice