1997 NEW FLYER L40LF Recall

Campaign:

01V160000 on 05/21/2001

Component:

Suspension

Manufactured:

05/31/1997 - 12/30/1998

Affected:

978

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.

Correction:

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.

Notes:

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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