1999 NEW FLYER VIKING Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 99V285000 on 10/28/1999
- Component:
- Service brakes, air:supply:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1998 - 08/30/1999
- Affected:
- 174
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: buses. these buses fail to comply with fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems." the rear brake release time can exceed the requirements.
- Consequence:
- Extended stopping distance could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Notes:
- 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).
- Campaign:
- 99V286000 on 10/28/1999
- Component:
- Parking brake:driveline:air
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1998 - 08/30/1999
- Affected:
- 174
- Defect:
- 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.
- Consequence:
- The parking brake may not restrain the vehicle when on a 20% slope increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- 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.
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