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.
NOVA BUS INCORPORATED – NOVA BUS/SLACK ADJUSTER
| Report Received Date | 07/01/1999 |
| NHTSA ID | 99V169000 |
| Consequence Summary | BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 350 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=99V169000) |
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