Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Transit Buses Equipped With Relay Valves Built By Haldex/Midland And Distributed By Meritor/WABCo With Valve Body Date Code Of 342A4K. This Valve, Which Is Installed In The Rear Axle Air Brake Circuit, Can Fail Resulting In A Loss Of Air Pressure To The Rear Service Brakes.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
D40I
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
06V015000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Check Valve
Effect Of Defect
Failure Of The Valve Would Disable The Rear Axle Service Brake Circuit And Result In Extended Stopping Distances Which Could Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect To See If The Installed Relay Valve Has A Date Code Of 342A4K And If Necessary Will Replace The Valve Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 25, 2006. Owners May Contact New Flyer At 204-934-4803.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Industries Ltd
Start Of Manufacture
20041222
End Of Manufacture
20050210
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
103
Date Owners Notified
20060125
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Date Report Received
20060118