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New Flyer D40LF Recall 02V112: Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

NHTSA campaign 02V112, reported May 22, 2002, 480 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 02V112NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Component
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Problem
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
Risk
THE HOSE CAN LEAK, CREATING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 2002. 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 1-204-228-8984.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN 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 C35LF1996199719981999200020012002
New Flyer C40LF1996199719981999200020012002
New Flyer D35LF1996199719981999200020012002
New Flyer D40LF1996199719981999200020012002