New Flyer Recall 99V286000: Parking Brake, Driveline, Air
NHTSA recall 99V286000 · announced October 20, 1999 · filed by New Flyer Of America, Inc. · 174 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE VEHICLE WHEN ON A 20% SLOPE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What to do
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.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
NEW FLYER RECALL NO. 1248A.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 1999.ONLY 1 OWNER IS INVOLVED:HOUSTON METRO IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.
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.