Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connectionsRecall 02V-112 · New Flyer vehicles
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. recall 02V-112 covers 480 New Flyer vehicles for a hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections problem, reported to NHTSA on May 22, 2002.
Source: NHTSA recall 02V112000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
ON CERTAIN LOW FLOOR BUSES, THE POWER STEERING HOSE WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED.
The risk
THE HOSE CAN LEAK, CREATING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE FIRE.
The fix
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.
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
The investigation behind this recall
- POWER STEERING HOSENHTSA