1996 New Flyer D60 recall: slack adjusters
New Flyer Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 23, 1998. It covers about 30 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 30
- reported
- Jun 23, 1998
- owners notified
- Jun 16, 1998
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: articulated transit buses. Under extreme brake applications, the slack adjuster yoke in the rear brakes can come in contact with the alxe mounting hardware.
- Risk
- This can reduce rear brake contribution during a stop increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- The owner will be provided with parts, instructions and repair assistance as required. The owner will replace the axle u-bolt washers and trim the excess u-bolt length.
Recall number 98V137000
Affected vehicles
- New Flyer D60 1996 1996
Questions about recall 98V137000
Is there a recall on the 1996 New Flyer D60 slack adjusters?
Yes. Recall 98V137000, reported on June 23, 1998, covers about 30 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V137000?
The owner will be provided with parts, instructions and repair assistance as required. The owner will replace the axle u-bolt washers and trim the excess u-bolt length.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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