Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 99V-285 · New Flyer vehicles
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. recall 99V-285 covers 174 New Flyer vehicles for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V285000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS.
The risk
EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
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.
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).
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 October 1, 1998 to August 31, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.