New Flyer D40LF: Brakes

Affects New Flyer D40LF · 1999 — about 23 vehicles.

The hazard

Certain vehicles do not comply with the requirements of C.M.V.S.S. 121 - Air Brake Systems. The rear brake release time can exceed the 0.55 second limit specified in the standard. Correction: Owner notification including repair instructions for increasing the size of the rear brake control line 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