Recall
American Ikarus 436 — 95V209000
NHTSA ID
95V209000
Make
American Ikarus
Model
436
Years Affected
1995
Recall Date
1995-10-26
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Units Affected
536
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BRAKE LINE.