1998 NEW FLYER D40LF RECALL - #99V077000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF |
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| Manufacturer |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
3/1/1998 - 11/30/1998 |
| Recalled on |
4/20/1999 |
| Influenced by |
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/15/1999 |
| # Affected |
529 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121. |
| Consequences |
A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR WHICH IF LEFT UNCHECKED COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE REAR BRAKE DELIVERY LINES AND THE REAR BRAKE SIGNAL LINE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 1999.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 |
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for SUSPENSION
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, OTHER FUEL TYPES, TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
1998 NEW FLYER D40LF Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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