| Make : NABI | Model : LFW | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980101 - 19980930 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V274000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981128 | Date Received by ODI: 19981029 | Date Added to Database: 19981102 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: NORTH AMERICAN BUS INDUSTRIES, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 196 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT BUSES. THE BRAKE SYSTEM RESPONSE TIME FOR APPLY AND THE STOPPING DISTANCE REQUIREMENT WHEN THE CONTROL LINE WAS DISCONNECTED AT THE REAR RELAY VALVE DID NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEM." |
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Consequence:
INCREASED BRAKING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD A DOUBLE CHECK VALVE AT THE CONTROL PORT OF THE SERVICE RELAY VALVE AND REPLACE A 5/8" LINE WITH A 3/4" LINE FROM THE FRONT SERVICE RESERVOIR TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 121 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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