Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AMTRAN
Model Of Vehicle
RS3708
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V221000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Driveline:Air
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Transportation Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19960528
End Of Manufacture
19961021
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
194
Date Owners Notified
19961211
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ic Corporation
Date Report Received
19961104