NHTSA recall 03V248000
Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
New Flyer D60HF
Reported Jul 14, 2003267 vehicles affectedNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITEDBuilt May 1, 1999 – Feb 28, 2001
The defect
Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the service brake release timing and park brake apply timing are out of compliance with the standard.
The risk
These vehicles do not comply with federal standards.
The remedy
To resolve the issue of noncompliance with the service brake release timing, dealers will re-route the redundant signal line to the center axle relay valve and the center and rear relay valves will be swapped. owner notification began july 17, 2003. owners should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.