Suspension: frontRecall 97V-132 · 1992 New Flyer D40lf
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. recall 97V-132 covers 48 1992 New Flyer D40lf for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on August 19, 1997.
Source: NHTSA recall 97V132000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
IF BOTH BOLTS FAILED, THE AXLE WOULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
The fix
ALL BUSES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. NO FURTHER REMEDY IS PLANNED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION OCCURRED IN 1993.NO FURTHER REMEDY IS PLANNED FOR THIS RECALL.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1992 to December 30, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.