NHTSA recall 04V042000
Wheels
New Flyer D60HF
Reported Feb 2, 2004782 vehicles affectedNEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
The defect
On certain transit buses, the center axle wheel end brakes may not release after being parked for an extended period of time.
The risk
The driver could lose control of the vehicle when driving away from a parked position, which could result in a crash.
The remedy
New flyer will install an additional air system R14 relay valve, #4 notch automatic slack adjusters, and type 30 long stoke brake chambers on the center axle; the logic control module will be reprogrammed, add new ABS components (sensors, speed rings and harnesses) if not already equipped with ABS; and will revise plc programming. owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.