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  NHTSA Recall 94V095000

NHTSA Campaign Id 94V095000; Date: May. 24, 1994

Contaminated brake fluid causes a loss of braking ability and could result in increased stopping distances and a possible accident.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1994 Amtran Genesis

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid

Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.

Affected Units:: 56

icon3 Recall Summary:

The brake fluid initially installed by the manufacturer is contaminated.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will test the brake fluid, install new brake components, and change the brake fluid if contamination is found.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: brakes; hydraulic; fluid. Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact amtran at 1-800-843-5615. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 19, 1994

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All recalls of Amtran vehicles.

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