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1999 NEW FLYER D45 Recall - Campaign #99V286000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 NEW FLYER D45 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.

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Vehicle 1999 NEW FLYER D45
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
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 D45 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
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