New Flyer Of America, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #03V248000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V248000 by New Flyer Of America, Inc.. Includes 267 affected units, NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIMING, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V248000

Manufacturer: New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2003-07-14T00:00:00

Subject: New flyer/fmvss 121/brake release timing

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 267

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: These vehicles do not comply with federal standards.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03V248000

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