2004 NEW FLYER D40LF 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF |
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| 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 |
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| 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 D40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2004 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for INTERIOR LIGHTING
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