American Ikarus 1995 Service Brakes, Air recall
Recalled October 26, 1995 · NHTSA recall 95V209000 · American Ikarus
Hazard
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BRAKE LINE.
Units
536 units
Description
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."
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BRAKE LINE.
Product
American Ikarus 416 · American Ikarus 436
Manufacturer(s)
AMERICAN IKARUS, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →