New Flyer D40LF Transit Bus: Brakes

Affects New Flyer D40LF Transit Bus · 1994–1995 — about 245 vehicles.

The hazard

THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 121 - AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS. THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME EXCEEDS THE 0.55 SECOND RELEASE TIME SPECIFIED IN THE STANDARD. CORRECTION: OWNER NOTIFICATION INCLUDING REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS FOR REAR BRAKE RELAY VALVE AND BRAKE SIGNAL LINE REPLUMBING WILL BE SUPPLIED.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational