Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 94V-054 · 1993 Amtran Genesis
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall 94V-054 covers 516 1993 Amtran Genesis for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V054000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAS INTERNAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC FILL EQUIPMENT USED IN THE CHASSIS ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
The risk
THE DAMAGE CAN RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW MASTER CYLINDER.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; MASTER CYLINDER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT AM TRAN SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-843-5615. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINSTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1992 to October 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.