AMERICAN IKARUS 416 1995: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V209000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN IKARUS | 416 | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-12-15 | 1995-10-26 | 1995-11-01 |
Manufacturers Involved: AMERICAN IKARUS, INC.
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 536
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121
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."
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BRAKE LINE.
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.
