New Flyer C35LF, C40LF, D35LF and others: Service brakes, air

Date

Sept. 15, 2000

Filed by

New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Vehicles

New Flyer C35LF (1998, 1999); New Flyer C40LF (1998, 1999); New Flyer D35LF (1998, 1999); New Flyer D40LF (1998, 1999)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

redundant NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

Component

Service Brakes, Air

Description of the defect

Vehicle description: certain Transit Buses equipped with ABS fail to comply with The requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "Air Brake Systems." The rear Brake release Time Can exceed The requirements.

Potentially affected

206

What can happen

A slow Brake release Can cause premature Brake Wear, increasing The risk of a crash.

Remedy

The repair will involve installing a Quick release Valve or increasing The size of The rear Brake Control Line.

Recall notes

Owner notification began March 16, 2001.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).

Owner notification date

March 16, 2001

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

121

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

00V275000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.