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.”
AMERICAN IKARUS – BRAKES:AIR SYSTEMS:AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM
| Report Received Date | 10/26/1995 |
| NHTSA ID | 95V209000 |
| Consequence Summary | CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BRAKE LINE. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 536 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=95V209000) |
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