Recall 99V038000: 1999 Amtran RE and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 1, 1999

Manufacturer

American transportation corp.

Potentially affected

523vehicles

Model years

1999

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

Transit and school buses. Some rear brake assemblies were built using incorrect mounting hardware. Improper torque of the fastener or fasteners that retain the brakes to the rear axle could allow brake groups to separation from the rear axle.

Possible consequence

Separation of the rear axle could cause a crash.

Remedy

Dealers/owners will inspect the mounting hardware and replace the lock nuts if necessary.

Affected model years

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

• 1999 Amtran Genesis0 complaints
• 1999 Amtran RE0 complaints