NHTSA Recall 94V054000
Filed by IC CORPORATION. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1994-03-23. An estimated 516 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAS INTERNAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION OF THE AUTOMATIC FILL EQUIPMENT USED IN THE CHASSIS ASSEMBLY PROCESS.
Risk
THE DAMAGE CAN RESULT IN A PARTIAL LOSS OF BRAKING CAPABILITY AND CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW MASTER CYLINDER.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; MASTER CYLINDER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT AM TRAN SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-843-5615. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINSTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.