NHTSA Recall 04V042000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V042000; Date: Feb. 2, 2004
The driver could lose control of the vehicle when driving away from a parked position, which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 New Flyer D60hf; 1995 New Flyer D60hf; 1996 New Flyer D60hf; 1997 New Flyer D60hf; 1998 New Flyer D60hf; 1999 New Flyer D60hf; 2000 New Flyer D60hf; 2001 New Flyer D60hf; 2002 New Flyer D60hf; 2003 New Flyer D60hf; 2004 New Flyer D60hf; 2005 New Flyer D60hf; 2006 New Flyer D60hf; 2007 New Flyer D60hf
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd
Affected Units:: 782
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses, the center axle wheel end brakes may not release after being parked for an extended period of time.
How to Fix:
New flyer will install an additional air system r14 relay valve, #4 notch automatic slack adjusters, and type 30 long stoke brake chambers on the center axle; the logic control module will be reprogrammed, add new abs components (sensors, speed rings and harnesses) if not already equipped with abs; and will revise plc programming. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Recall Notes:
Customers can 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: Mar 26, 2007
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