Vehicle recall 99V169000 · July 1, 1999

1998-1999 Novabus NFD

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.

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

Summary: 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.
Consequence: Brake effectiveness could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Notes: Owner notification began August 30,1999.ONLY vehicles purchased by new york city transit authority are involved.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 99V169000
Reported to NHTSA: July 1, 1999
Filed by: NOVA BUS INCORPORATED
Owner notification: August 30, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 350
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Service brakes, air › Slack adjusters

Recall 99V169000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Novabus NFD (1998-1999): 1999, 1998

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