NHTSARecalled Sep 15, 2000 · #00V275000
NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIME
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 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
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- UPCs
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What you should do
THE REPAIR WILL INVOLVE INSTALLING A QUICK RELEASE VALVE OR INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL LINE.