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Novabus NFD Recall 99V169: Service Brakes, Air:Slack Adjusters

NHTSA campaign 99V169, reported July 1, 1999, 350 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 99V169NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 30,1999.ONLY VEHICLES PURCHASED BY NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY ARE INVOLVED.

Affected vehicles

Novabus NFD19981999