2004 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall - Campaign #06V015000

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2004 NEW FLYER C40LF RECALL - #06V015000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : CHECK VALVE

ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RELAY VALVES BUILT BY HALDEX/MIDLAND AND DISTRIBUTED BY MERITOR/WABCO WITH VALVE BODY DATE CODE OF 342A4K. THIS VALVE, WHICH IS INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLE AIR BRAKE CIRCUIT, CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE TO THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES.

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Vehicle 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF Manufacturer NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD Manufactured between 12/22/2004 - 2/10/2005 Recalled on 1/23/2006 Influenced by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD Owners Notified on 1/25/2006 # Affected 103 Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE Description ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RELAY VALVES BUILT BY HALDEX/MIDLAND AND DISTRIBUTED BY MERITOR/WABCO WITH VALVE BODY DATE CODE OF 342A4K. THIS VALVE, WHICH IS INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLE AIR BRAKE CIRCUIT, CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE TO THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES. Consequences FAILURE OF THE VALVE WOULD DISABLE THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKE CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH. Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE INSTALLED RELAY VALVE HAS A DATE CODE OF 342A4K AND IF NECESSARY WILL REPLACE THE VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4803. Notes CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. See also 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING 2004 NEW FLYER C40LF Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING