NHTSA Recall 03V326000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V326000; Date: Aug. 28, 2003
This hose failure will result in the loss of rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Amtran CE; 2002 Amtran CE; 2003 Amtran CE; 2004 Amtran CE; 2003 Amtran FE; 2004 Amtran FE
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Ic Corporation
Affected Units:: 75
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 29, 2003
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