New Flyer D40LF: Service brakes, air

Date

Oct. 31, 1997

Filed by

New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Vehicles

New Flyer D40LF (1994, 1995)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

redundant NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

Component

Service Brakes, Air

Description of the defect

The Brake release timing does not meet The requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Potentially affected

81

What can happen

Consequence of non-compliance: premature Brake Wear could cause increased stopping distances increasing The risk of a Vehicle accident.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with Parts, instructions And assistance in restoring The Brake timing to FMVSS 121 requirements.

Recall notes

System: Brakes; Air Systems.Vehicle description: Transit Buses.note: 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 1-204-224-1251. Also contact The National Highway traffic Safety administration's Auto Safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Owner notification date

Sept. 30, 1997

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

121

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

95V239001

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.