NHTSA Campaign 00V274000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Issued by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. · Reported Sep 15, 2000 · 75 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence
A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
THE CENTER AXLE AND REAR AXLE BRAKE CONTROL LINES WILL BE RE-PLUMBED.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | D60LF | 1999 | 75 |
| NEW FLYER | D60LF | 2000 | 75 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 00V274000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.