The problem
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.
The risk
These vehicles do not comply with federal standards.
The fix
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.
Contacts
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized New Flyer dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 03V248000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.