Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 03V-326 · Amtran vehicles

IC CORPORATION recall 03V-326 covers 75 Amtran vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on August 28, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected752 models

ReportedAug 28, 2003Owners notified Oct 29, 2003

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V326000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS HOSE FAILURE WILL RESULT IN THE LOSS OF REAR BRAKES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

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.

IC RECALL NO. 03304.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 CE2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Amtran FE2003, 2004

Built from December 11, 2000 to May 22, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.