NHTSARecalled Oct 20, 1999 · #99V285000
NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIME
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS. EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD OCCUR 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
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What you should do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN MODIFYING SEVERAL REAR BRAKE LINES AND ADD A QUICK RELEASE VALVE TO THE REAR SIGNAL LINE. NEW FLYER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNER'S FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR COSTS INVOLVED.