Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Certain Transit Buses Equipped With Abs Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Fmvss No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.” The Rear Brake Release Time Can Exceed The Requirements.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
C35LF
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
00V275000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
A Slow Brake Release Can Cause Premature Brake Wear, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
The Repair Will Involve Installing A Quick Release Valve Or Increasing The Size Of The Rear Brake Control Line.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980301
End Of Manufacture
19991130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
206
Date Owners Notified
20010316
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20000915
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121