Recall
New Flyer D40lf — 97V132000
NHTSA ID
97V132000
Make
New Flyer
Model
D40lf
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1997-08-19
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Units Affected
48
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
IF BOTH BOLTS FAILED, THE AXLE WOULD DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
ALL BUSES HAVE BEEN CORRECTED. NO FURTHER REMEDY IS PLANNED.