Vehicle recall 03V326000 · August 28, 2003
Amtran CE and FE
Certain flat floor school buses were built with the incorrect hydraulic brake drop hoses from frame to axle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Certain flat floor school buses were built with the incorrect hydraulic brake drop hoses from frame to axle. The hoses installed were 3 inches shorter than specified and may fail from tension caused by axle articulation.
- Consequence
- This hose failure will result in the loss of rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hoses and bleed the brake system. Owner notification began on October 9, 2003. Owners should contact ic at 1-800-843-5615.
- Notes
- Ic recall no. 03304.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
- 03V326000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 2003
- Filed by
- IC CORPORATION
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03304
- Owner notification
- October 29, 2003
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 75
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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