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NHTSARecalled Jul 14, 2003 · #03V248000

NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIMING

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS.

Product details

Product
NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIMING
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
New Flyer of America, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice