Recall
Amtran Re — 99V038000
NHTSA ID
99V038000
Make
Amtran
Model
Re
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-03-01
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Units Affected
523
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
99-302
Summary
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.
Consequence
SEPARATION OF THE REAR AXLE COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS/OWNERS WILL INSPECT THE MOUNTING HARDWARE AND REPLACE THE LOCK NUTS IF NECESSARY.