Ic Corporation | NHTSA Recall #03V326000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V326000 by Ic Corporation. Includes 75 affected units, IC (AMTRAN)/BRAKE HOSES, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V326000

Manufacturer: Ic Corporation

Report Received Date: 2003-08-28T00:00:00

Subject: Ic (amtran)/brake hoses

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 75

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03304

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: This hose failure will result in the loss of rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-s776~3tq9_hyhr

NHTSA ID: 03V326000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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