2004–2005 New Flyer C40LF & 2004–2005 New Flyer D40I + 3 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
Failure of the valve would disable the rear axle service brake circuit and result in extended stopping distances which could result in a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 06V015000
- Manufacturer
- NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD
- Vehicles affected
- 103
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 25, 2006
- Built
- Dec 22, 2004 – Feb 10, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.