OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
97V132000
Suspension:front
Reported Aug 19, 1997 · NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
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.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION OCCURRED IN 1993.NO FURTHER REMEDY IS PLANNED FOR THIS RECALL.
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