NHTSA Recall 04V042000: Wheels
NEW FLYER INDUSTRIES LTD reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 782 vehicles. It affects 1994–2007 New Flyer D60HF.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V042000 |
|---|---|
| Component | WHEELS |
| Report received | February 2, 2004 |
| Owner notification | March 26, 2007 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
On certain transit buses, the center axle wheel end brakes may not release after being parked for an extended period of time.
Safety risk
The driver could lose control of the vehicle when driving away from a parked position, which could result in a crash.
Remedy
New flyer will install an additional air system r14 relay valve, #4 notch automatic slack adjusters, and type 30 long stoke brake chambers on the center axle; the logic control module will be reprogrammed, add new ABS components (sensors, speed rings and harnesses) if not already equipped with ABS; and will revise plc programming. Owners may contact new flyer at 1-204-982-8400.
Notes
Customers can 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 04V042000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| New Flyer D60HF | 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 |
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.