NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2000
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 3 safety recalls made by NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
September 15, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
NEW FLYER/FRONT AXLE SPRING TOWER BOLTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE FRONT AXLE'S SPRING TOWER BOLTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED.
NHTSA ID: 00V276000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 185
Consequence Summary:
INCORRECT BOLT TORQUE COULD LEAD TO A SHORTER BOLT FATIGUE LIFE AND EVENTUAL BOLT FAILURE.
Corrective Action:
DEALERS WILL REINSTALL THE BOLTS TO THE CORRECT TORQUE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 15, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIME
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS.
NHTSA ID: 00V274000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 75
Consequence Summary:
A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
THE CENTER AXLE AND REAR AXLE BRAKE CONTROL LINES WILL BE RE-PLUMBED.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 15, 2000
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
NEW FLYER/FMVSS 121/BRAKE RELEASE TIME
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ABS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE REAR BRAKE RELEASE TIME CAN EXCEED THE REQUIREMENTS.
NHTSA ID: 00V275000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 206
Consequence Summary:
A SLOW BRAKE RELEASE CAN CAUSE PREMATURE BRAKE WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Action:
THE REPAIR WILL INVOLVE INSTALLING A QUICK RELEASE VALVE OR INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE REAR BRAKE CONTROL LINE.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
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