NHTSA Recall 01V074000: Suspension
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 469 vehicles. It affects 1993–1995 New Flyer D40LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V074000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | March 7, 2001 |
| Owner notification | March 1, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: transit buses. Five (5) front radius rods installed in these buses have failed.
Safety risk
A failure of a front radius rod could cause a shift in the front axle, possibly resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the radius rod. Owner notification began march 1, 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).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V074000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.