Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Certain Transit Buses Fail To Comply With Fmvss No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.” The Rear Brake Release Time Can Exceed The Requirements.
Make Of Vehicle
NEW FLYER
Model Of Vehicle
D60LF
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
00V274000
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 Center Axle And Rear Axle Brake Control Lines Will Be Re-Plumbed.
Vehicle Manufacturer
New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990101
End Of Manufacture
20000331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
75
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