1999 NEW FLYER VIKING RECALL - #99V286000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : DRIVELINE : AIR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE PARKING BRAKE MAY BE INADEQUATE AT GVWR ON A 20% SLOPE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 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 |
12/20/1999 |
| # Affected |
174 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE PARKING BRAKE MAY BE INADEQUATE AT GVWR ON A 20% SLOPE. |
| Consequences |
THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE VEHICLE WHEN ON A 20% SLOPE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN INSTALLING LARGER SPRING BRAKES ON THE DRIVE AXLE. NEW FLYER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNER'S FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR COSTS INVOLVED. |
| Notes |
NEW FLYER RECALL NO. 1248A.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 1999.ONLY 1 OWNER IS INVOLVED:HOUSTON METRO IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. |
| See also |
1999 NEW FLYER VIKING Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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