Recall 97V048000: 1995–1997 Amtran RE

Report received

Mar 27, 1997

Manufacturer

American transportation corp.

Potentially affected

1,473vehicles

Model years

1995–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The low pressure power steering return hose can either burst or become disconnected due to increased fluid viscosity in frigid temperatures.

Possible consequence

If the low pressure return hose bursts or separates, there would be a loss of power assist to the steering and a reduction in power assist to the brakes on vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the return hoses with a hose that can tolerate higher pressures, use improved clamps and a power steering fluid that is less viscous in frigid temperatures.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1995 Amtran RE0 complaints
• 1996 Amtran RE2 complaints
• 1997 Amtran RE0 complaints