NEW FLYER UNSPECIFIED 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| Make : NEW FLYER | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1998-10-01 - 1999-08-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V285000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-12-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-10-20 | Date Added to Database: 1999-10-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 174 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS. |
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Consequence:
EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
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'. |
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