NHTSA Recall 99V077000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V077000; Date: Apr. 13, 1999
A slow brake release can cause premature brake wear which if left unchecked could lead to brake failure and vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 New Flyer C35lf; 1998 New Flyer C40lf; 1998 New Flyer D35lf; 1998 New Flyer D40lf
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 529
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit buses. The rear brake release time can exceed the requirements of fmvss no. 121.
How to Fix:
Dealers will increase the rear brake delivery lines and the rear brake signal line.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification was expected to begin during March 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8181. 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: Mar 15, 1999
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