1998 NEW FLYER D45 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 NEW FLYER D45
The 1998 NEW FLYER D45 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS.
Recalls for the 1998 NEW FLYER D45
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 NEW FLYER D45, potentially affecting up to 348 vehicles.
Recall 99V286000 — PARKING BRAKE:DRIVELINE:AIR
| 174 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE PARKING BRAKE MAY BE INADEQUATE AT GVWR ON A 20% SLOPE.
Consequence: THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT RESTRAIN THE VEHICLE WHEN ON A 20% SLOPE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN INSTALLING LARGER SPRING BRAKES ON THE DRIVE AXLE. NEW FLYER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNER'S FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR COSTS INVOLVED.
View full details →Recall 99V285000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 174 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES. THESE BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS.
Consequence: EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH PARTS, INSTRUCTIONS AND ASSISTANCE IN MODIFYING SEVERAL REAR BRAKE LINES AND ADD A QUICK RELEASE VALVE TO THE REAR SIGNAL LINE. NEW FLYER WILL REIMBURSE THE OWNER'S FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR COSTS INVOLVED.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 NEW FLYER D45
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 NEW FLYER D45.
Safety Rating for the 1998 NEW FLYER D45
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 NEW FLYER D45 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 NEW FLYER D45
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 NEW FLYER D45
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the NEW FLYER D45
- 1998 NEW FLYER D45 (current)
- 1999 NEW FLYER D45 — 0 complaints
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