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NHTSARecalled Jul 1, 1999 · #99V169000

NOVA BUS/SLACK ADJUSTER

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Product details

Product
NOVA BUS/SLACK ADJUSTER
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice