1995 AMERICAN IKARUS 436
1995 AMERICAN IKARUS 436 Recall Title: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
1995 AMERICAN IKARUS 436 Recall Date: 1995-10-26
1995 AMERICAN IKARUS 436 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 95V209000
1995 AMERICAN IKARUS 436 Recall Manufacturer: AMERICAN IKARUS, INC.
1995 AMERICAN IKARUS 436 Recall Component(s): SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
1995 AMERICAN IKARUS 436 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 536
1995 AMERICAN IKARUS 436 Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
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1995 AMERICAN IKARUS 436 Recall 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.