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Amtran FE Recall 02V343: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

NHTSA campaign 02V343, reported December 30, 2002, 1,295 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 02V343IC CORPORATION
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Problem
ON CERTAIN BUSES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES, THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS DAMAGED DURING THE FILL AND BLEED PROCEDURE.
Risk
THIS DAMAGE CAN CAUSE BRAKE DRAG, BRAKE LOCK-UP OR EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MASTER CYLINDER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 27, 2003. 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 IC CORPORATION AT 1-800-993-7686.
Notes
IC RECALL NO. 02303. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Amtran FE2003
Amtran RE2003