NHTSA Recall 99V331000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V331000; Date: Nov. 23, 1999
Exhaust pipe heat can melt or cause premature failure of this air line if the air line is routed too close to the exhaust pipe.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Amtran FE; 1998 Amtran FE; 1999 Amtran FE; 1997 Navistar 3800; 1998 Navistar 3800; 1999 Navistar 3800
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: International Truck And Engine
Affected Units:: 277
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school bus. An air brake line controlling the rear brakes may be too close to the exhaust pipe and could rupture at any time without warning.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new elbow fitting and reroute the air line. The air line will also be inspected and replaced if found to be damaged from the exhaust pipe.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 1, 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 contact navistar at 1-800-448-7825. 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: Dec 1, 1999
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