NHTSA recall campaign
95V209000
ManufacturerAMERICAN IKARUS, INC.Reported1995-10-26Affected536 vehicles
What was wrong
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."
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BRAKE LINE.
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