Make : AMTRAN | Model : FE | Year : 2004 |
Build Dates : 20030410 - 20030417 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V326000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 20031029 | Date Received by ODI: 20030828 | Date Added to Database: 20030904 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: IC CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: IC CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03304 | ||
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 75 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN FLAT FLOOR SCHOOL BUSES WERE BUILT WITH THE INCORRECT HYDRAULIC BRAKE DROP HOSES FROM FRAME TO AXLE. THE HOSES INSTALLED WERE 3 INCHES SHORTER THAN SPECIFIED AND MAY FAIL FROM TENSION CAUSED BY AXLE ARTICULATION. |
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Consequence:
THIS HOSE FAILURE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF REAR BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSES AND BLEED THE BRAKE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON OCTOBER 9, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT IC AT 1-800-843-5615. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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