VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, “AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.” THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS.
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA – NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIME
| Report Received Date | 09/15/2000 |
| NHTSA ID | 00V274000 |
| Consequence Summary | A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | THE CENTER AXLE AND REAR AXLE BRAKE CONTROL LINES WILL BE RE-PLUMBED. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 75 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=00V274000) |
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