| Make : NOVA | Model : NFD | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980701 - 19990630 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V169000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990830 | Date Received by ODI: 19990701 | Date Added to Database: 19990713 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NOVA BUS INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NOVA BUS INCORPORATED | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 350 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40 FOOT TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR REAR CAM BRAKES AND HALDEX AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS AND SOLD TO NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY. THE SLACK ADJUSTERS CAN CRACK. |
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Consequence:
BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS ARE REQUESTED TO REPLACE THE CURB-SIDE SLACK ADJUSTERS EVERY 3,000 MILES. NOVABUS WILL REIMBURSE OWNERS FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR THROUGH THEIR STANDARD WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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