Recall
New Flyer D40lf — 00V276000
NHTSA ID
00V276000
Make
New Flyer
Model
D40lf
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2000-09-15
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:AIR SUSPENSION:SPRINGS/BAGS
Units Affected
185
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE'S SPRING TOWER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
Consequence
INCORRECT BOLT TORQUE COULD LEAD TO A SHORTER BOLT FATIGUE LIFE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REINSTALL THE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.