Recall 95V239001
Service Brakes, Air — New Flyer · reported 31 Oct 1997 · 81 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS."
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR COULD CAUSE INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN RESTORING THE BRAKE TIMING TO FMVSS 121 REQUIREMENTS.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; AIR SYSTEMS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY 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 1-800-424-9393.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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