1999 AMTRAN RE 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 AMTRAN RE |
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| 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 |
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| 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 RE Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1999 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD
1999 AMTRAN RE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 AMTRAN RE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1999 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR
1999 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY
1999 AMTRAN RE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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