Recall 03V248000: New flyer industries limited

Report received

Jul 14, 2003

Manufacturer

New flyer industries limited

Potentially affected

267vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain transit buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems." the service brake release timing and park brake apply timing are out of compliance with the standard.

Possible consequence

These vehicles do not comply with federal standards.

Remedy

To resolve the issue of noncompliance with the service brake release timing, dealers will re-route the redundant signal line to the center axle relay valve and the center and rear relay valves will be swapped. Owner notification began july 17, 2003. Owners should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.