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NHTSARecalled Aug 28, 2003 · #03V326000

IC (AMTRAN)/BRAKE HOSES

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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

Product details

Product
IC (AMTRAN)/BRAKE HOSES
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
IC CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice