NEW Flyer 1999–2001 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled July 14, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03V248000 · NEW Flyer
Hazard
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS.
Remedy
TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING, DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE REDUNDANT SIGNAL LINE TO THE CENTER AXLE RELAY VALVE AND THE CENTER AND REAR RELAY VALVES WILL BE SWAPPED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
Units
267 units
Description
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING AND PARK BRAKE APPLY TIMING ARE OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
What to do
TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING, DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE REDUNDANT SIGNAL LINE TO THE CENTER AXLE RELAY VALVE AND THE CENTER AND REAR RELAY VALVES WILL BE SWAPPED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400.
Product
NEW Flyer D60HF
Manufacturer(s)
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →