Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Transit Buses. The Rear Brake Release Time Can Exceed The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 121.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
C35LF
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
99V077000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
A Slow Brake Release Can Cause Premature Brake Wear Which If Left Unchecked Could Lead To Brake Failure And Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Increase The Rear Brake Delivery Lines And The Rear Brake Signal Line.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980301
End Of Manufacture
19981130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
529
Date Owners Notified
19990315
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
19990413
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121