Vehicle recall 94V054000 · March 23, 1994

1993 Amtran Genesis

The hydraulic brake master cylinder has internal damage caused by a malfunction of the automatic fill equipment used in the chassis assembly process.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The hydraulic brake master cylinder has internal damage caused by a malfunction of the automatic fill equipment used in the chassis assembly process.
Consequence: The damage can result in a partial loss of braking capability and can cause an accident.
Remedy: 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 94V054000
Reported to NHTSA: March 23, 1994
Filed by: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Owner notification: April 28, 1994
Vehicles potentially affected: 516
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Recall 94V054000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Amtran Genesis (1993): 1993

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