Recall 99V027002: North american bus industries

Report received

Aug 12, 1999

Manufacturer

North american bus industries

Potentially affected

217vehicles

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: articulated bus. These buses may become unstable at speeds over 45 mph should the hydraulic dampening system in the articulated joint loose pressure.

Possible consequence

The rear bus could start to swing from side to side causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

Remedy

Dealers will modify these buses. The modifications include an additional interlock system that will gradually bring the vehicle to a stop utilizing the third axle brakes.