NABI 416 1995: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
| Make : NABI | Model : 416 | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 1995-10-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V209000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-12-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-10-26 | Date Added to Database: 1995-11-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: AMERICAN IKARUS, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 536 | ||
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Summary:
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 | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
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. |
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