Recall
Novabus Nfd — 99V169000
NHTSA ID
99V169000
Make
Novabus
Model
Nfd
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1999-07-01
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Units Affected
350
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 40 FOOT TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR REAR CAM BRAKES AND HALDEX AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS AND SOLD TO NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY. THE SLACK ADJUSTERS CAN CRACK.
Consequence
BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS ARE REQUESTED TO REPLACE THE CURB-SIDE SLACK ADJUSTERS EVERY 3,000 MILES. NOVABUS WILL REIMBURSE OWNERS FOR THE PARTS AND LABOR THROUGH THEIR STANDARD WARRANTY CLAIM PROCEDURES.