NHTSA Recall 99V286000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V286000; Date: Oct. 20, 1999
The parking brake may not restrain the vehicle when on a 20% slope increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 New Flyer D45; 1999 New Flyer D45; 1998 New Flyer Viking; 1999 New Flyer Viking
Component: Parking Brake:driveline:air
Manufactured by: New Flyer Of America, Inc.
Affected Units:: 174
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
New flyer recall no. 1248a. Owner notification began December 20, 1999. Only 1 owner is involved:houston metro in houston, texas.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 20, 1999
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