NHTSA recall campaign
00V274000
ManufacturerNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.Reported2000-09-15Affected75 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS.
Risk
A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
THE CENTER AXLE AND REAR AXLE BRAKE CONTROL LINES WILL BE RE-PLUMBED.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →