General Coach America when the buses are used in a severe duty application, such as buses in heavy transit use, there can be overheating of the brakes.
The short version
GENERAL COACH AMERICA, INC. reported a problem with the service brakes, hydraulic. Here is what owners need to know.
WHEN THE BUSES ARE USED IN A SEVERE DUTY APPLICATION, SUCH AS BUSES IN HEAVY TRANSIT USE, THERE CAN BE OVERHEATING OF THE BRAKES.
IF THE OVERHEATING BECOMES EXCESSIVE, IT COULD RESULT IN A FIRE LOCATED AT THE BRAKE AREA. A FIRE MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE, OR DEATH.
GENERAL COACH IS WORKING WITH INTERNATIONAL TO DEFINE THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-062.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| — | See NHTSA record 10V-062 |
What changed
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