Recall 94V054000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder — Amtran · reported 23 Mar 1994 · 516 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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