Safety Recall NHTSA · 04V042000 Reported February 2, 2004

New flyer/wheel

Q: What is recall 04V042000?

NHTSA recall 04V042000 was issued by New Flyer Of America, Inc. on February 2, 2004. It addresses: New flyer/wheel. The recall affects approximately 782 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

New Flyer Of America, Inc. · N/A · 782 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

04V042000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

New Flyer Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

782

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 2, 2004

Defect Summary

On certain transit buses, the center axle wheel end brakes may not release after being parked for an extended period of time.

Safety Consequence

The driver could lose control of the vehicle when driving away from a parked position, which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04V042000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 04V042000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04V042000?

NHTSA recall 04V042000 was issued by New Flyer Of America, Inc. on February 2, 2004. It addresses: New flyer/wheel. The recall affects approximately 782 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized New Flyer Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04V042000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.