Vehicle recall 02V343000 · December 30, 2002
Amtran FE and RE
On certain buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the master cylinder was damaged during the fill and bleed procedure.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the master cylinder was damaged during the fill and bleed procedure.
- Consequence
- 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V343000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 30, 2002
- Filed by
- IC CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 02303
- Owner notification
- January 27, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,295
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Vehicles covered
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