Vehicle recall 99V038000 · March 1, 1999
Amtran FE, FH1652 and 2 more models
Transit and school buses.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Transit and school buses. Some rear brake assemblies were built using incorrect mounting hardware. Improper torque of the fastener or fasteners that retain the brakes to the rear axle could allow brake groups to separation from the rear axle.
- Consequence
- Separation of the rear axle could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers/owners will inspect the mounting hardware and replace the lock nuts if necessary.
- Notes
- Owner notification began April 7, 1999.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 contactamtran at 1-800-993-7686.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
- 99V038000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 1, 1999
- Filed by
- AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 99-302
- Owner notification
- April 7, 1999
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 523
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Amtran FE (1999): 1999
- Amtran FH1652 (1999): 1999
- Amtran Genesis (1999): 1999
- Amtran RE (1999): 1999
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