Vehicle recall 99V286000 · October 20, 1999
New Flyer D45 and Viking
Vehicle description: buses.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Vehicle description: buses. These buses fail to comply with FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems." the parking brake may be inadequate at GVWR on a 20% slope.
- Consequence
- The parking brake may not restrain the vehicle when on a 20% slope increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with parts, instructions and assistance in installing larger spring brakes on the drive axle. New flyer will reimburse the owner's for the parts and labor costs involved.
- Notes
- New flyer recall no. 1248A.OWNER notification began December 20, 1999.ONLY 1 owner is involved:houston metro in houston, texas.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 99V286000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 20, 1999
- Filed by
- NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 1248A
- Owner notification
- December 20, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 174
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake › Driveline › Air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- New Flyer D45 (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
- New Flyer Viking (1998-1999): 1999, 1998
Has your New Flyer been repaired?
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