Recall 06V015000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE Defect in 2004-2005 NEW FLYER C40LF
RECALL This recall affects up to 103 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 06V015000 |
| Manufacturer | NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD |
| Vehicles Affected | 103 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH RELAY VALVES BUILT BY HALDEX/MIDLAND AND DISTRIBUTED BY MERITOR/WABCO WITH VALVE BODY DATE CODE OF 342A4K. THIS VALVE, WHICH IS INSTALLED IN THE REAR AXLE AIR BRAKE CIRCUIT, CAN FAIL RESULTING IN A LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE TO THE REAR SERVICE BRAKES.
Safety Consequence
FAILURE OF THE VALVE WOULD DISABLE THE REAR AXLE SERVICE BRAKE CIRCUIT AND RESULT IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCES WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT TO SEE IF THE INSTALLED RELAY VALVE HAS A DATE CODE OF 342A4K AND IF NECESSARY WILL REPLACE THE VALVE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NEW FLYER AT 204-934-4803.
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