NHTSA Recall 97V132000
Filed by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.. Component: Suspension. Reported 1997-08-19. An estimated 48 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES OWNED BY THE NEW YORK PORT AUTHORITY. THE LEFT FRONT SUSPENSION RADIUS ROD BOLTS DID NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT CLAMPING OF THE RADIUS ROD PIN CAUSING THE PIN TO ROTATE IN ITS MOUNTING BLOCKS LEADING TO BOLT FAILURE.
Risk
IF BOTH BOLTS FAILED, THE AXLE WOULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
What the manufacturer will do
ALL BUSES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. NO FURTHER REMEDY IS PLANNED.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION OCCURRED IN 1993.NO FURTHER REMEDY IS PLANNED FOR THIS RECALL.
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