Recall
New Flyer D60lf — 00V274000
NHTSA ID
00V274000
Make
New Flyer
Model
D60lf
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
2000-09-15
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Units Affected
75
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence
A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
THE CENTER AXLE AND REAR AXLE BRAKE CONTROL LINES WILL BE RE-PLUMBED.