NEW Flyer 1998–1999 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled September 15, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V275000 · NEW Flyer
Hazard
A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
THE REPAIR WILL INVOLVE INSTALLING A QUICK RELEASE VALVE OR INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL LINE.
Units
206 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS.
What to do
THE REPAIR WILL INVOLVE INSTALLING A QUICK RELEASE VALVE OR INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL LINE.
Product
NEW Flyer C35LF · NEW Flyer C40LF · NEW Flyer D35LF · NEW Flyer D40LF
Manufacturer(s)
redundant NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →