Recall 01V-265: 1998–2001 New Flyer C35LF, 1998–2001 New Flyer C40LF and 2 more

NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. recall for steering, reported to NHTSA on Aug 22, 2001, covering about 1,552 vehicles.

NHTSA number
01V-265
Report date
Aug 22, 2001
Vehicles affected
1,552
Owners notified
Sep 17, 2001

The problem

Vehicle description: transit buses. The clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened.

The risk

Inadequately tightened clamp nuts could lead to the tie rods separating from the center link possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

The fix

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.

Notes

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

Recall details

ManufacturerNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
ComponentSteering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number01V265000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
New Flyer C35LF1998, 1999, 2000, 2001All years
New Flyer C40LF1998, 1999, 2000, 2001All years
New Flyer D35LF1998, 1999, 2000, 2001All years
New Flyer D40LF1998, 1999, 2000, 2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-265?

Vehicle description: transit buses. The clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened.

How is recall 01V-265 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.