Recall
New Flyer D60 — 98V137000
NHTSA ID
98V137000
Make
New Flyer
Model
D60
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1998-06-23
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Units Affected
30
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ARTICULATED TRANSIT BUSES. UNDER EXTREME BRAKE APPLICATIONS, THE SLACK ADJUSTER YOKE IN THE REAR BRAKES CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ALXE MOUNTING HARDWARE.
Consequence
THIS CAN REDUCE REAR BRAKE CONTRIBUTION DURING A STOP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
THE OWNER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED. THE OWNER WILL REPLACE THE AXLE U-BOLT WASHERS AND TRIM THE EXCESS U-BOLT LENGTH.