New Flyer Recall 00V275000: Service Brakes, Air

NHTSA recall 00V275000 · announced September 15, 2000 · filed by New Flyer Of America, Inc. · 206 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS.

The risk

A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

THE REPAIR WILL INVOLVE INSTALLING A QUICK RELEASE VALVE OR INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL LINE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 2001.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8181. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.