Vehicle recall 94V095000 · May 24, 1994
1994 Amtran Genesis
The brake fluid initially installed by the manufacturer is contaminated.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The brake fluid initially installed by the manufacturer is contaminated.
- Consequence
- Contaminated brake fluid causes a loss of braking ability and could result in increased stopping distances and a possible accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will test the brake fluid, install new brake components, and change the brake fluid if contamination is found.
- Notes
- System: brakes; hydraulic; fluid.vehicle description: school buses equipped 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 amtran at 1-800-843-5615. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V095000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 24, 1994
- Filed by
- AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Owner notification
- May 19, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 56
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Fluid
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Amtran Genesis (1994): 1994
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