VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE 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 | 10/20/1999 |
| NHTSA ID | 99V285000 |
| Consequence Summary | EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN MODIFYING SEVERAL REAR BRAKE LINES AND ADD A QUICK RELEASE VALVE TO THE REAR SIGNAL LINE. NEW FLYER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNER'S FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR COSTS INVOLVED. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 174 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=99V285000) |
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