Make : NEW FLYER | Model : D60HF | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 19990501 - 20010228 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V248000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20030717 | Date Received by ODI: 20030714 | Date Added to Database: 20030717 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 267 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS. |
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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. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |