| Make : AMTRAN | Model : FE | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970812 - 19990927 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V331000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991201 | Date Received by ODI: 19991123 | Date Added to Database: 19991129 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: IC CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 277 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS. AN AIR BRAKE LINE CONTROLLING THE REAR BRAKES MAY BE TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST PIPE AND COULD RUPTURE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT WARNING. |
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Consequence:
EXHAUST PIPE HEAT CAN MELT OR CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE OF THIS AIR LINE IF THE AIR LINE IS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE EXHAUST PIPE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ELBOW FITTING AND REROUTE THE AIR LINE. THE AIR LINE WILL ALSO BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF FOUND TO BE DAMAGED FROM THE EXHAUST PIPE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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