NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 American Ikarus 436 Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 American Ikarus 436 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1995 American Ikarus 436. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized American Ikarus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 American Ikarus 436. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Service Brakes, Air — Supply
Reported October 26, 1995 · AMERICAN IKARUS, INC.
Potentially affected: 536 vehicles
Owners notified December 15, 1995 · Vehicles built through October 1, 1995 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY CAN OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer 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.
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