New Flyer D45, Viking: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Date

Oct. 20, 1999

Filed by

New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Vehicles

New Flyer D45 (1998, 1999); New Flyer Viking (1998, 1999)

Manufacturer of the vehicles

redundant NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.

Component

Service Brakes, Air › Supply › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of the defect

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

Potentially affected

174

What can happen

Extended stopping distance could occur increasing The risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with Parts, instructions And assistance in modifying several rear Brake lines And add a Quick release Valve to The rear Signal Line. New Flyer will reimburse The owner's for The Parts And labor costs involved.

Recall notes

Owner notification began December 1, 1999. Owners Who do not receive The Parts And instructions 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Owner notification date

Dec. 1, 1999

Recall type

V (vehicle)

FMVSS

121

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

99V285000

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.