1997-1999 Amtran Fe and Navistar 3800 recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

International Truck And Engine reported this safety recall on November 23, 1999. It covers about 277 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 277
reported: Nov 23, 1999
owners notified: Dec 1, 1999
related complaints: 2

Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school bus. An air brake line controlling the rear brakes may be too close to the exhaust pipe and could rupture at any time without warning.
Risk: Exhaust pipe heat can melt or cause premature failure of this air line if the air line is routed too close to the exhaust pipe.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new elbow fitting and reroute the air line. The air line will also be inspected and replaced if found to be damaged from the exhaust pipe.

Recall number 99V331000

Affected vehicles

Amtran Fe 1997-1999 1997 1998 1999
Navistar 3800 1997-1999 1997 1998 1999

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about brakes problems.

1997 Amtran Fe 1998 Amtran Fe 1999 Amtran Fe 1997 Navistar 3800 1998 Navistar 3800 1999 Navistar 3800

Questions about recall 99V331000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Amtran Fe and Navistar 3800 hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 99V331000, reported on November 23, 1999, covers about 277 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V331000?

Dealers will install a new elbow fitting and reroute the air line. The air line will also be inspected and replaced if found to be damaged from the exhaust pipe.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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