1998 NOVABUS NFD Recall

Campaign:
99V169000 on 07/12/1999
Component:
Service brakes, air:slack adjusters
Manufactured:
06/30/1998 - 06/29/1999
Affected:
350
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.
Consequence:
Brake effectiveness could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
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.

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