Key Takeaway

NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIMING by NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED was recalled on July 17, 2003. What to 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...

NHTSA Ongoing

NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIMING

Recalled: July 17, 2003 ~267 units affected 03V248

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.

Injuries / Consequence

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL STANDARDS.

Remedy

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.

Products Affected

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Company Information

NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LIMITED

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What remedy is available for this recall?

The listed remedy for this recall is: 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...

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