American Ikarus Recall 95V209000: Service Brakes, Air, Supply

NHTSA recall 95V209000 · announced October 26, 1995 · filed by American Ikarus, Inc. · 536 units affected

The problem

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."

The risk

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BRAKE LINE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1995 American Ikarus 416
• 1995 American Ikarus 436

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.