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.