Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 02V-343 · Amtran vehicles

IC CORPORATION recall 02V-343 covers 1,295 Amtran vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on December 30, 2002.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,2952 models

ReportedDec 30, 2002Owners notified Jan 27, 2003

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 02V343000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS DAMAGED DURING THE FILL AND BLEED PROCEDURE.

The risk

THIS DAMAGE CAN CAUSE BRAKE DRAG, BRAKE LOCK-UP OR EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

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.

IC RECALL NO. 02303. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Amtran FE2003

Amtran RE2003

Built from July 11, 2002 to November 6, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.