Vehicle recall 96V221000 · November 4, 1996
Amtran RS3302, RS3505 and 1 more model
The air/spring actuated parking brake chambers manufactured by midland (date code 145B6K) were filled with the wrong lubrication.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The air/spring actuated parking brake chambers manufactured by midland (date code 145B6K) were filled with the wrong lubrication. The improper lubricant causes the seals within the chamber to fail and results in loss of air. If air pressure drops to 55 PSI the spring within the chamber will automatically apply the parking brake.
- Consequence
- If air pressure drops below 55 PSI and the operator does not heed the low air pressure warning and continues to drive, the parking brake will apply. This can cause the parking brake lining to overheat and prematurely wear. When the bus is parked and the brake applied, the parking brake would not operate properly.
- Remedy
- Dealers (or owners) will inspect the brake chambers for the suspect date code. If the chamber has this code, the parking brake chamber will be replaced.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification began October 28, 1996.NOTE: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 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
- 96V221000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 4, 1996
- Filed by
- AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Owner notification
- December 11, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 194
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Parking brake › Driveline › Air
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Amtran RS3302 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Amtran RS3505 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
- Amtran RS3708 (1996-1997): 1997, 1996
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