NEW FLYER D45 1999: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V286000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| NEW FLYER | D45 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-12-20 | 1999-10-20 | 1999-10-29 |
Production Dates: 1998-10-01 - 1999-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1248A
Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
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 PARKING BRAKE MAY BE INADEQUATE AT GVWR ON A 20" SLOPE.
THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE VEHICLE WHEN ON A 20" SLOPE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN INSTALLING LARGER SPRING BRAKES ON THE DRIVE AXLE. NEW FLYER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNER'S FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR COSTS INVOLVED.
NEW FLYER RECALL NO. 1248A.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 1999.ONLY 1 OWNER IS INVOLVED:HOUSTON METRO IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.
