Supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 91V-171 · 1988–1989 Lag Bus
EOS COACH recall 91V-171 covers 5 1988–1989 Lag Bus for a supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on October 4, 1991.
Source: NHTSA recall 91V171000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
THE AIR BRAKE LINES AND HOSES WERE BUILT AND IMPORTED ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN DIN STANDARDS, AND NOT U.S. D.O.T. FMVSS STANDARDS.
The risk
THE AIR BRAKE LINES AND HOSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS OF FMVSS 106.
The fix
REPLACE BRAKE LINES AND HOSES WITH EQUIPMENT THAT COMPLIES WITH FMVSS 106.
SYSTEM: BRAKES : AIR BRAKES SYSTEMS; FMVSS 106.DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLE: BUSES IMPORTED BEFORE 1989 FROM N.V. LAG MANUFACTURINGCO., BELGIUM.NOTE: CONTACT LAGUSA, INC., KEN STRANGER, 1-800-2LAGUSA, OR (301) 272-8880.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.