Driveline: airRecall 99V-286 · New Flyer vehicles
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. recall 99V-286 covers 174 New Flyer vehicles for a driveline: air problem, reported to NHTSA on October 20, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V286000 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 PARKING BRAKE MAY BE INADEQUATE AT GVWR ON A 20% SLOPE.
The risk
THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE VEHICLE WHEN ON A 20% SLOPE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
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.
NEW FLYER RECALL NO. 1248A.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 20, 1999.ONLY 1 OWNER IS INVOLVED:HOUSTON METRO IN HOUSTON, TEXAS.
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.