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NHTSARecalled Jun 23, 1998 · #98V137000

NEW FLYER/REAR BRAKES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: ARTICULATED TRANSIT BUSES. UNDER EXTREME BRAKE APPLICATIONS, THE SLACK ADJUSTER YOKE IN THE REAR BRAKES CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE ALXE MOUNTING HARDWARE. THIS CAN REDUCE REAR BRAKE CONTRIBUTION DURING A STOP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
NEW FLYER/REAR BRAKES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE OWNER WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR ASSISTANCE AS REQUIRED. THE OWNER WILL REPLACE THE AXLE U-BOLT WASHERS AND TRIM THE EXCESS U-BOLT LENGTH.

View the official CPSC notice