1998 NEW FLYER C40LF RECALL - #00V275000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 NEW FLYER C40LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1998 - 11/30/1999 |
| Recalled on |
9/22/2000 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/16/2001 |
| # Affected |
206 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8181. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1998 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for SUSPENSION
1998 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1998 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1998 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1998 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1998 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1998 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for STEERING
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