1992 AM-TRAN GENESIS Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 93V109000 on 07/11/1993
- Component:
- Equipment:other:labels
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1992 - 04/30/1993
- Affected:
- 2,950
- Defect:
- The rear emergency exit door does not have an emergency exit label. consequently, the door does not conform to the requirements of fmvss 217, "bus window retention and release."
- Consequence:
- Passengers may not identify the door as an emergency exitin an emergency that requires the bus be vacated.
- Correction:
- Owners will be provided with an appropriate label and instructions for proper installation or am tran will provide assistance to owners.
- Notes:
- System: equipment; emergency exit label.vehicle description: school buses.
- Campaign:
- 94V208000 on 11/01/1994
- Component:
- Suspension:multiple axle
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1991 - 09/30/1994
- Affected:
- 3,421
- Defect:
- The rear axle bearing locking washer was not assembled with a tab bent over the jam nut. the jam nut can loosen allowing the bearing adjusting nut to loosen.
- Consequence:
- Bearing and axle damage can occur and the vehicle can become unstable, which can result in loss of steering control and an accident.
- Correction:
- Dealer will inspect the rear axle bearing lock nut assembly and check bearing adjustment. corrections will be made as necessary.
- Notes:
- System: suspension; single axle; rear; bearing wheel.vehicle description: school and transit buses.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, 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.
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