NHTSA Recall 06V015000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V015000; Date: Jan. 18, 2006
Failure of the valve would disable the rear axle service brake circuit and result in extended stopping distances which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 New Flyer C40lf; 2005 New Flyer C40lf; 2004 New Flyer D40i; 2005 New Flyer D40i; 2004 New Flyer D40lf; 2005 New Flyer D40lf; 2004 New Flyer Ge40lf; 2005 New Flyer Ge40lf; 2004 New Flyer L40lf; 2005 New Flyer L40lf
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:check Valve
Manufactured by: New Flyer Industries Ltd
Affected Units:: 103
Recall Summary:
On certain transit buses equipped with relay valves built by haldex/midland and distributed by meritor/wabco with valve body date code of 342a4k. This valve, which is installed in the rear axle air brake circuit, can fail resulting in a loss of air pressure to the rear service brakes.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect to see if the installed relay valve has a date code of 342a4k and if necessary will replace the valve free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2006. Owners may contact new flyer at 204-934-4803.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 25, 2006
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