VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, “AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS.” THE PARKING BRAKE MAY BE INADEQUATE AT GVWR ON A 20% SLOPE.
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA – NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/PARKING BRAKE
| Report Received Date | 10/20/1999 |
| NHTSA ID | 99V286000 |
| Consequence Summary | THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE VEHICLE WHEN ON A 20% SLOPE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN INSTALLING LARGER SPRING BRAKES ON THE DRIVE AXLE. NEW FLYER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNER'S FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR COSTS INVOLVED. |
| Recall Code | 1248A |
| Potentially Affected | 174 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=99V286000) |
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