NHTSA Recall 94V234001
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V234001; Date: May. 12, 1995
A false warning of the brake pressure warning light can cause the driver to ignore a warning when an actual problem exists which could result in an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Amtran Genesis; 1993 Amtran Genesis; 1994 Amtran Genesis; 1995 Amtran Genesis
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,179
Recall Summary:
The hydraulic brake system on these buses uses two hydraulic pressure switches to operate the brake lights and the brake booster pump. The brake pressure warning light can activate when actual system failure has not occurred.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the two hydraulic pressure switches with one mechanical switch that is activated by brake pedal stroke.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes; power assist; hydraulic system. Vehicle description: school and transit buses built with hydraulic brakes. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, 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: Feb 3, 1995
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