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New Flyer C40LF Recall 00V276: Suspension:Front:Springs:Air Suspension:Springs/Bags

NHTSA campaign 00V276, reported September 15, 2000, 185 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V276NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE'S SPRING TOWER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Risk
INCORRECT BOLT TORQUE COULD LEAD TO A SHORTER BOLT FATIGUE LIFE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINSTALL THE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 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. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

New Flyer C40LF2000
New Flyer D30LF2000
New Flyer D40LF2000