2003 AMTRAN FE RECALL - #02V343000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : MASTER CYLINDER
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS DAMAGED DURING THE FILL AND BLEED PROCEDURE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 AMTRAN FE |
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| Manufacturer |
IC CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
7/11/2002 - 11/6/2002 |
| Recalled on |
1/6/2003 |
| Influenced by |
IC CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/27/2003 |
| # Affected |
1,295 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS DAMAGED DURING THE FILL AND BLEED PROCEDURE. |
| Consequences |
THIS DAMAGE CAN CAUSE BRAKE DRAG, BRAKE LOCK-UP OR EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 27, 2003. 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 IC CORPORATION AT 1-800-993-7686. |
| Notes |
IC RECALL NO. 02303. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for EQUIPMENT
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
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