Reported Sep 15, 200075 vehicles affectedNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.Built Jan 1, 1999 – Mar 31, 2000
The 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.
The risk
A slow brake release can cause premature brake wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
The center axle and rear axle brake control lines will be re-plumbed.
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).