Recall 02V343000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Defect in 2003-2003 AMTRAN RE
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,295 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 02V343000 |
| Manufacturer | IC CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,295 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS DAMAGED DURING THE FILL AND BLEED PROCEDURE.
Safety Consequence
THIS DAMAGE CAN CAUSE BRAKE DRAG, BRAKE LOCK-UP OR EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 27, 2003. 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 IC CORPORATION AT 1-800-993-7686.
Related Recalls for AMTRAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V492000 | 2004 AMTRAN FE | SEATS | 8,165 | |
| 03V354000 | 2003 AMTRAN FE | STRUCTURE:BODY | 66,749 | |
| 04V498000 | 2001 AMTRAN FE | SEATS | 154 | |
| 04E058000 | 2003 AMTRAN FE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 300,000 | |
| 04V251000 | 2004 AMTRAN RE | VISIBILITY | 4,157 | |
| 04V097000 | 2003 AMTRAN CE | EQUIPMENT | 1,589 | |
| 04V010000 | 1999 AMTRAN FE | STRUCTURE:BODY | 7,321 | |
| 04V012000 | 2002 AMTRAN RE | VISIBILITY | 52 | |
| 03V326000 | 2004 AMTRAN FE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 75 | |
| 03V118000 | 2003 AMTRAN CE | SEATS | 159 |