NHTSA Recall 99V169000
Filed by redundant NOVA BUS INCORPORATED. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 1999-07-01. An estimated 350 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
Risk
BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30,1999.ONLY VEHICLES PURCHASED BY NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY ARE INVOLVED.