2001 NEW FLYER D60HF RECALL - #03V248000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : QUICK RELEASE VALVE
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING AND PARK BRAKE APPLY TIMING ARE OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2001 NEW FLYER D60HF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1999 - 2/28/2001 |
| Recalled on |
7/17/2003 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED |
| Owners Notified on |
7/17/2003 |
| # Affected |
267 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
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| Description |
CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING AND PARK BRAKE APPLY TIMING ARE OUT OF COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD. |
| Consequences |
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS. |
| Corrective action |
TO RESOLVE THE ISSUE OF NONCOMPLIANCE WITH THE SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING, DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE REDUNDANT SIGNAL LINE TO THE CENTER AXLE RELAY VALVE AND THE CENTER AND REAR RELAY VALVES WILL BE SWAPPED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 17, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8400. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2001 NEW FLYER D60HF Recall for WHEELS
2001 NEW FLYER D60HF Recall for STEERING
2001 NEW FLYER D60HF Recall for EQUIPMENT, APPLIANCE, AIR CONDITIONER
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