| NHTSA Record Id: 9587 |
Vehicale/Equipment Name: NEW FLYER |
| Recalled Component Id: 000009674000085680000000097 |
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| Model Name: VIKING |
Model Year: 1999 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 99V285000 |
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| Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
Manufacturer That Filed Report: NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Oct, 01 1998 |
End date of Manufacturing: Aug, 31 1999 |
| Report For : V |
Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 174 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : Dec, 01 1999 |
Recall Initiator: MFR |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. |
Report Received Date: Oct, 20 1999 |
| Record Creation date : Oct, 29 1999 |
Federal Motar Safety Number: 121 |
| Defect Summary : Vehicle description: buses. these buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the rear brake release time can exceed the requirements. |
Consequence Summary: Extended stopping distance could occur increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Summary : 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. |
Recall Notes: Owner notification began december 1, 1999. owners who do not receive the parts and instructions within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-224-1251.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
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