NHTSA recall campaign
99V077000
ManufacturerNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.Reported1999-04-13Affected529 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121.
Risk
A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR WHICH IF LEFT UNCHECKED COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE AND VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE REAR BRAKE DELIVERY LINES AND THE REAR BRAKE SIGNAL LINE.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →