Recall 99V169000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS Defect in 1998-1999 NOVABUS NFD
RECALL This recall affects up to 350 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V169000 |
| Manufacturer | NOVA BUS INCORPORATED |
| Vehicles Affected | 350 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for NOVABUS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07V029000 | 1995 NOVABUS RTS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 900 | |
| 02V148000 | 1997 NOVABUS RTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2,561 | |
| 01V322001 | 2000 NOVABUS RTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL | 190 | |
| 01V321001 | 2000 NOVABUS RTS | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 43 | |
| 01V059003 | 2000 NOVABUS RTS | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | 314 | |
| 96V178005 | 1996 NOVABUS BUS | SEATS | 398 | |
| 05V065000 | 2001 NOVABUS RTS | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 12 |