NHTSA Recall 01V265000: Tie rod assembly (steering)
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,552 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the New Flyer C35LF.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V265000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | August 22, 2001 |
| Owner notification | September 17, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: transit buses. The clamp nuts for the center link tie rods may have been inadequately tightened.
Safety risk
Inadequately tightened clamp nuts could lead to the tie rods separating from the center link possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
New flyer will will inspect the tie rod end clamp lock nuts to ensure that the nuts are properly tightened. Any damaged tie rods will be replaced. Owner notification began september 17, 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 01V265000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer C35LF | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| New Flyer C40LF | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| New Flyer D35LF | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| New Flyer D40LF | 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 |
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.