NHTSA recall 99V286000
Parking brake › Driveline › Air
New Flyer D45 and 1 more
Reported Oct 20, 1999174 vehicles affectedNEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.Maker’s number 1248ABuilt Oct 1, 1998 – Aug 31, 1999
The defect
Vehicle description: buses. these buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the parking brake may be inadequate at gvwr on a 20% slope.
The risk
The parking brake may not restrain the vehicle when on a 20% slope increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Owners will be provided with parts, instructions and assistance in installing larger spring brakes on the drive axle. New flyer will reimburse the owner's for the parts and labor costs involved.