Recall 98V274000: North american bus industries

Report received

Oct 29, 1998

Manufacturer

North american bus industries

Potentially affected

196vehicles

Model years

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Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible consequence

Increased braking distance can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

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.