2003 AMTRAN FE RECALL - #03V326000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
CERTAIN FLAT FLOOR SCHOOL BUSES WERE BUILT WITH THE INCORRECT HYDRAULIC BRAKE DROP HOSES FROM FRAME TO AXLE. THE HOSES INSTALLED WERE 3 INCHES SHORTER THAN SPECIFIED AND MAY FAIL FROM TENSION CAUSED BY AXLE ARTICULATION.
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 |
11/4/2002 - 11/4/2002 |
| Recalled on |
9/4/2003 |
| Influenced by |
IC CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/29/2003 |
| # Affected |
75 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
CERTAIN FLAT FLOOR SCHOOL BUSES WERE BUILT WITH THE INCORRECT HYDRAULIC BRAKE DROP HOSES FROM FRAME TO AXLE. THE HOSES INSTALLED WERE 3 INCHES SHORTER THAN SPECIFIED AND MAY FAIL FROM TENSION CAUSED BY AXLE ARTICULATION. |
| Consequences |
THIS HOSE FAILURE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF REAR BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSES AND BLEED THE BRAKE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT IC AT 1-800-843-5615. |
| Notes |
IC RECALL NO. 03304.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 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
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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