Novabus NFD (1998-1999): Service brakes, air
Recall 99V169000 · Jul 1, 1999 · Nova Bus Incorporated
350
vehicles affected
350
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 99V169000
- Date
- Jul 1, 1999
- Maker
- Nova Bus Incorporated
- Units affected
- 350
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Slack adjusters
- Model years
- 1998-1999
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Novabus | NFD | 1998-1999 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 99V169000?
1 model: Novabus NFD (1998-1999), about 350 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 99V169000?
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.
What can happen?
BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.