2000 NEW FLYER D60LF RECALL - #00V274000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRANSIT 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 |
2000 NEW FLYER D60LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1999 - 3/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
9/22/2000 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/16/2001 |
| # Affected |
75 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS. |
| Consequences |
A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
THE CENTER AXLE AND REAR AXLE BRAKE CONTROL LINES WILL BE RE-PLUMBED. |
| 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). |
| See also |
2000 NEW FLYER D60LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
2000 NEW FLYER D60LF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2000 NEW FLYER D60LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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