1995 American Ikarus 436 Recalls

All 1995 American Ikarus 436 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

November 1st, 1995
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Recall Date
November 1st, 1995
Units Effected
536
NHTSA Campaign Number: 95V209000
Manufacturer: AMERICAN IKARUS, INC.
Manufactured End Date: October 1st, 1995
Date of Owner Notification: December 15th, 1995

Defect Summary:
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."

Consequence Summary:
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INCORRECT BRAKE LINE.

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.

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