NEW FLYER UNSPECIFIED 1998: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
| Make : NEW FLYER | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1998-10-01 - 1999-08-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V286000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-12-20 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-10-20 | Date Added to Database: 1999-10-29 |
| Manufacturers Involved: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 1248A | ||
| Component: PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR | ||
| 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 PARKING BRAKE MAY BE INADEQUATE AT GVWR ON A 20" SLOPE. |
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Consequence:
THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE VEHICLE WHEN ON A 20" SLOPE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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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:
NEW FLYER RECALL NO. 1248A.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 1999.ONLY 1 OWNER IS INVOLVED:HOUSTON METRO IN HOUSTON, TEXAS. |
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