Item Affected: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Date Announced: 06/22/2017
Description of Recall: 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."
Conequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Action Need To Fix It: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BRAKE LINE.
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.
