Recall
New Flyer D60hf — 03V248000
NHTSA ID
03V248000
Make
New Flyer
Model
D60hf
Years Affected
2000
Recall Date
2003-07-14
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Units Affected
267
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS.
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.