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.
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA – NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIME
| Report Received Date | 09/15/2000 |
| NHTSA ID | 00V275000 |
| Consequence Summary | A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | THE REPAIR WILL INVOLVE INSTALLING A QUICK RELEASE VALVE OR INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL LINE. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 206 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=00V275000) |
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