Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 79V-080 · 1978–1979 Flyer D800B9635
FLYER INDUSTRY VEH. recall 79V-080 covers 25 1978–1979 Flyer D800B9635 for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on March 21, 1979.
Source: NHTSA recall 79V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRAKE PEDALS ON SOME VEHICLES MAY FOUL ON A BODY PANEL AND NOT ALLOW FULL BRAKING POWER TO BE ATTAINED. THIS CAN CAUSE POOR VEHICLE BRAKING AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES.
The fix
THE BRAKE PEDALS ON INVOLVED VEHICLES WILL BE REPOSITIONED TO CLEAR BODY PANEL IF FOULING IS OBSERVED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES, TRANSIT.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; HYDRAULIC, PEDAL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1978 to March 1, 1979. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.