NHTSA Recall 03V248000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V248000; Date: Jul. 14, 2003
These vehicles do not comply with federal standards.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 New Flyer D60hf; 2000 New Flyer D60hf; 2001 New Flyer D60hf
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:quick Release Valve
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Limited
Affected Units:: 267
Recall Summary:
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems. " the service brake release timing and park brake apply timing are out of compliance with the standard.
How to Fix:
To resolve the issue of noncompliance with the service brake release timing, dealers will re-route the redundant signal line to the center axle relay valve and the center and rear relay valves will be swapped. Owner notification began July 17, 2003. Owners should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 17, 2003
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