New Flyer Suspension Recall 01V074000 (469 Vehicles)

The problem

Vehicle description: transit buses. Five (5) front radius rods installed in these buses have failed.

The risk

A failure of a front radius rod could cause a shift in the front axle, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle control.

The fix

Dealers will replace the radius rod. Owner notification began march 1, 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.

Contacts

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

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized New Flyer dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 01V074000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Recalls	Grade
1993 New Flyer D40LF	1	A
1994 New Flyer D40LF	4	B
1995 New Flyer D40LF	4	B

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

1993 New Flyer D40LF

1994 New Flyer D40LF

1995 New Flyer D40LF

Questions

Is the 01V074000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 01V074000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 01V074000 announced?

NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. reported it to NHTSA on March 7, 2001. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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