AMTRAN FE 1999: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V038000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMTRAN | FE | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-04-07 | 1999-03-01 | 1999-03-02 |
Production Dates: 1998-10-16 - 1999-02-09
Manufacturers Involved: IC CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-302
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 523
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES. SOME REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT USING INCORRECT MOUNTING HARDWARE. IMPROPER TORQUE OF THE FASTENER OR FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE BRAKES TO THE REAR AXLE COULD ALLOW BRAKE GROUPS TO SEPARATION FROM THE REAR AXLE.
SEPARATION OF THE REAR AXLE COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
DEALERS/OWNERS WILL INSPECT THE MOUNTING HARDWARE AND REPLACE THE LOCK NUTS IF NECESSARY.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 7, 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 CONTACTAMTRAN AT 1-800-993-7686.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
