1996 AMTRAN 1552SC RECALL - #96V202000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
A HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE AND/OR BRAKE PAD IS MISSING IN EITHER THE PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SYSTEM.
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| Vehicle |
1996 AMTRAN 1552SC |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
11/3/1995 - 8/21/1996 |
| Recalled on |
10/21/1996 |
| Influenced by |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/22/1996 |
| # Affected |
3,002 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
A HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE AND/OR BRAKE PAD IS MISSING IN EITHER THE PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SYSTEM. |
| Consequences |
SHOULD A BRAKE LINE OR BRAKE PAD BE MISSING, IT CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT WHEN APPLY THE BRAKES RESULTING IN A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR MISSING BRAKE LINES AND BRAKE PADS AND INSTALL ANY PARTS THAT ARE MISSING. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS SOLD ONLY TO UNITED PARCEL SERVICE (UPS). OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 15, 1996. NOTE: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 NAVISTAR AT 1-800-448-7825 OR AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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