NEW FLYER OF AMERICA – NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIME

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, “AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.” THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS.


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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