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NHTSA recall 95V209000

Service brakes, air › Supply

American Ikarus 416 and 1 more

Reported Oct 26, 1995536 vehicles affectedAMERICAN IKARUS, INC.

The defect

An improper size section of brake line was installed in the air supply line to the front axle brake chambers which affects the brake actuation time. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 121, "air brake systems."

The risk

Consequence of non-compliance: reduced braking capability can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

The remedy

Dealers will replace the incorrect brake line.

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Vehicles in this recall

American Ikarus 416
1995
American Ikarus 436
1995

Notes

System: brakes; air; air supply system; fmvss no. 121.Vehicle description: transit buses.note: 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 american ikarus at 1-205-831-4296. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.