NHTSA recall 99V038000
Service brakes, hydraulic
Amtran Fe and 3 more
Reported Mar 1, 1999523 vehicles affectedAMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.Maker’s number 99-302Built Oct 16, 1998 – Feb 9, 1999
The defect
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.
The risk
Separation of the rear axle could cause a crash.
The remedy
Dealers/owners will inspect the mounting hardware and replace the lock nuts if necessary.