VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. FIVE (5) FRONT RADIUS RODS INSTALLED IN THESE BUSES HAVE FAILED.
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA – NEW FLYER/RADIUS RODS
| Report Received Date | 03/07/2001 |
| NHTSA ID | 01V074000 |
| Consequence Summary | A FAILURE OF A FRONT RADIUS ROD COULD CAUSE A SHIFT IN THE FRONT AXLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 469 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=01V074000) |
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