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NHTSA Recall 00V274000: Service brakes, air

NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 75 vehicles. It affects 1999–2000 New Flyer D60LF.

75
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2001
owners notified (March 16)
NHTSA campaign00V274000
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Report receivedSeptember 15, 2000
Owner notificationMarch 16, 2001
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Vehicle description: certain transit buses fail to comply with FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the rear brake release time can exceed the requirements.

Safety risk

A slow brake release can cause premature brake wear, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The center axle and rear axle brake control lines will be re-plumbed.

Notes

Owner notification began march 16, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8181. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 00V274000

Make and modelModel years
New Flyer D60LF1999, 2000

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.