Vehicle recall 01V160000 · May 22, 2001
New Flyer C35LF, C40LF and 4 more models
Vehicle description: transit buses.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: transit buses. There could be a casting defect in the left side spring tower. The spring towers support the vehicle structure, and failure of a tower could cause a sudden shift in the front axle.
- Consequence
- This condition could lead to loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the spring tower. Owner notification is expected to begin during may 2001. 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 1-204-982-8181.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 01V160000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 22, 2001
- Filed by
- NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- Owner notification
- May 28, 2001
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 978
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- New Flyer C35LF (1997-1998): 1998, 1997
- New Flyer C40LF (1997-1998): 1998, 1997
- New Flyer D30LF (1997-1998): 1998, 1997
- New Flyer D35LF (1997-1998): 1998, 1997
- New Flyer D40LF (1997-1998): 1998, 1997
- New Flyer L40LF (1997-1998): 1998, 1997
Has your New Flyer been repaired?
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