NEW FLYER D45 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V285000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | D45 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-12-01 | 1999-10-20 | 1999-10-29 |
Production Dates: 1998-10-01 - 1999-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 174
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS.
EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN MODIFYING SEVERAL REAR BRAKE LINES AND ADD A QUICK RELEASE VALVE TO THE REAR SIGNAL LINE. NEW FLYER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNER'S FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR COSTS INVOLVED.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 1999. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE PARTS AND INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 1-204-224-1251.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
