Defect Description For Recall
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.”
Make Of Vehicle
NABI
Model Of Vehicle
LFW
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V274000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply
Effect Of Defect
Increased Braking Distance Can Occur Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
North American Bus Industries
Start Of Manufacture
19980101
End Of Manufacture
19980930
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
196
Date Owners Notified
19981128
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Nabi Bus, Llc
Date Report Received
19981029
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
121