Auto Recalls for Consumers

1999 AMTRAN FE Recall - Campaign #99V038000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 AMTRAN FE RECALL - #99V038000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES. SOME REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT USING INCORRECT MOUNTING HARDWARE. IMPROPER TORQUE OF THE FASTENER OR FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE BRAKES TO THE REAR AXLE COULD ALLOW BRAKE GROUPS TO SEPARATION FROM THE REAR AXLE.

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Vehicle 1999 AMTRAN FE
Manufacturer AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Manufactured between 10/16/1998 - 2/9/1999
Recalled on 3/2/1999
Influenced by AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Owners Notified on 4/7/1999
# Affected 523
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Description TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES. SOME REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT USING INCORRECT MOUNTING HARDWARE. IMPROPER TORQUE OF THE FASTENER OR FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE BRAKES TO THE REAR AXLE COULD ALLOW BRAKE GROUPS TO SEPARATION FROM THE REAR AXLE.
Consequences SEPARATION OF THE REAR AXLE COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Corrective action DEALERS/OWNERS WILL INSPECT THE MOUNTING HARDWARE AND REPLACE THE LOCK NUTS IF NECESSARY.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 1999.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 CONTACTAMTRAN AT 1-800-993-7686.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER

1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS

1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR

1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR

1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING

1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
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