1998 NEW FLYER VIKING RECALL - #99V285000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH 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 VIKING |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1998 - 8/31/1999 |
| Recalled on |
10/29/1999 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/1/1999 |
| # Affected |
174 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS. |
| Consequences |
EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN MODIFYING SEVERAL REAR BRAKE LINES AND ADD A QUICK RELEASE VALVE TO THE REAR SIGNAL LINE. NEW FLYER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNER'S FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR COSTS INVOLVED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 1999. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-224-1251.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 VIKING Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR
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