Vehicle recall 95V209000 · October 26, 1995

American Ikarus 416 and 436

An improper size section of brake line was installed in the air supply line to the front axle brake chambers which affects the brake actuation time.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: An improper size section of brake line was installed in the air supply line to the front axle brake chambers which affects the brake actuation time. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: reduced braking capability can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the incorrect brake line.
Notes: System: brakes; air; air supply system; FMVSS no. 121.VEHICLE description: transit buses.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact american ikarus at 1-205-831-4296. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 95V209000
Reported to NHTSA: October 26, 1995
Filed by: AMERICAN IKARUS, INC.
Owner notification: December 15, 1995
Vehicles potentially affected: 536
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Supply

Recall 95V209000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

American Ikarus 416 (1995): 1995
American Ikarus 436 (1995): 1995

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