NEW FLYER C35LF 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V077000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | C35LF | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-03-15 | 1999-04-13 | 1999-04-20 |
Production Dates: 1998-03-01 - 1998-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 529
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121.
A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR WHICH IF LEFT UNCHECKED COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND VEHICLE CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE REAR BRAKE DELIVERY LINES AND THE REAR BRAKE SIGNAL LINE.
OWNER NOTIFICATION WAS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-982-8181.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
