| Make : AMTRAN | Model : FH1652 | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19981016 - 19990209 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V038000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990407 | Date Received by ODI: 19990301 | Date Added to Database: 19990302 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: IC CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-302 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 523 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
SEPARATION OF THE REAR AXLE COULD CAUSE A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS/OWNERS WILL INSPECT THE MOUNTING HARDWARE AND REPLACE THE LOCK NUTS IF NECESSARY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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