Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 99V286000

Parking brake: driveline: air

NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-10-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V286000

Parking brake: driveline: air

Component
Parking brake: driveline: air
Manufacturer
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
Vehicles affected
174
Reported to NHTSA
1999-10-20
Owners notified
1999-12-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE PARKING BRAKE MAY BE INADEQUATE AT GVWR ON A 20% SLOPE.

Safety risk

THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE VEHICLE WHEN ON A 20% SLOPE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN INSTALLING LARGER SPRING BRAKES ON THE DRIVE AXLE. NEW FLYER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNER'S FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR COSTS INVOLVED.

Notes

NEW FLYER RECALL NO. 1248A.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 1999.ONLY 1 OWNER IS INVOLVED:HOUSTON METRO IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 2 models.

ModelYears on record
NEW FLYER D451999 1998
NEW FLYER Viking1999 1998

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.