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NHTSARecalled Sep 15, 2000 · #00V274000

NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIME

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS. A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIME
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE CENTER AXLE AND REAR AXLE BRAKE CONTROL LINES WILL BE RE-PLUMBED.

View the official CPSC notice