LAG BUS 1988: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 91V171000

Make Model Year
LAG BUS 1988
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
1992-05-15 1991-10-04 1991-10-07

Manufacturers Involved: LAG MOTORCOACH USA

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5

Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report

Regulation Part Number: 571

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 106

Summary

THE AIR BRAKE LINES AND HOSES WERE BUILT AND IMPORTED ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN DIN STANDARDS, AND NOT U.S. D.O.T. FMVSS STANDARDS.

Consequence

THE AIR BRAKE LINES AND HOSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF FMVSS 106.

Remedy

REPLACE BRAKE LINES AND HOSES WITH EQUIPMENT THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 106.

Notes

SYSTEM: BRAKES : AIR BRAKES SYSTEMS; FMVSS 106.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: BUSES IMPORTED BEFORE 1989 FROM N.V. LAG MANUFACTURINGCO., BELGIUM.NOTE: CONTACT LAGUSA, INC., KEN STRANGER, 1-800-2LAGUSA, OR '301' 272-8880.