Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 AMTRAN FE Recall - Campaign #99V331000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 AMTRAN FE RECALL - #99V331000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS. AN AIR BRAKE LINE CONTROLLING THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST PIPE AND COULD RUPTURE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT WARNING.

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Vehicle 1997 AMTRAN FE
Manufacturer INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Manufactured between 8/12/1997 - 9/27/1999
Recalled on 11/29/1999
Influenced by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Owners Notified on 12/1/1999
# Affected 277
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS. AN AIR BRAKE LINE CONTROLLING THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST PIPE AND COULD RUPTURE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT WARNING.
Consequences EXHAUST PIPE HEAT CAN MELT OR CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THIS AIR LINE IF THE AIR LINE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST PIPE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ELBOW FITTING AND REROUTE THE AIR LINE. THE AIR LINE WILL ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF FOUND TO BE DAMAGED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 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 CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1997 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER

1997 AMTRAN FE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

1997 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1997 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1997 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
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