Omitted quick release valve (park brake)

An NHTSA investigation into Capacity vehicles. Closed 21 July 2000.

Investigation
SQ00012
Opened
27 June 2000
Closed
21 July 2000

What NHTSA investigated

In may 2000, cot initiated a service bulletin informing collins bus corp.(collins) of an assembly plant error on bus chassis supplied to them.certain chassis built from 9-1-99 to 4-1-00 were not equipped with a quick release valve and consequently have a slow parking brake application time.the serviced bulletin instructs collins to inspect for the missing valve and install, if needed.slow activation time of the air operated parking brake system could have safety consequences.the purpose of the sq is to determine the extent of the problem experience, consequences, and if a safety recall is warranted.

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
CapacityBUS CHASSIS1999–2000

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.