| Make : AMERICAN IKARUS | Model : 436 | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : - 19951001 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V209000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19951215 | Date Received by ODI: 19951026 | Date Added to Database: 19951101 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN IKARUS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AMERICAN IKARUS, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 536 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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." |
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Consequence:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BRAKE LINE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
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