NHTSA Recall 96V202000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V202000; Date: Oct. 16, 1996
Should a brake line or brake pad be missing, it can cause the vehicle to pull to the right or left when apply the brakes resulting in a significant increase in vehicle stopping distance.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Amtran 1552SC
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,002
Recall Summary:
A hydraulic brake line and/or brake pad is missing in either the primary or secondary system.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect for missing brake lines and brake pads and install any parts that are missing.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description:heavy duty trucks sold only to united parcel service (ups). Owner notification:owner notification began October 15, 1996. Note: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 contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825 or 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: Oct 22, 1996
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