1995 AMTRAN GENESIS Recalls (5)
- Campaign:
- 94V234001 on 08/31/1995
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic:power assist:hydraulic
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/1991 - 09/30/1994
- Affected:
- 1,179
- Defect:
- The hydraulic brake system on these buses uses two hydraulic pressure switches to operate the brake lights and the brake booster pump. the brake pressure warning light can activate when actual system failure has not occurred.
- Consequence:
- A false warning of the brake pressure warning light can cause the driver to ignore a warning when an actual problem exists which could result in an accident.
- Correction:
- Dealers will replace the two hydraulic pressure switches with one mechanical switch that is activated by brake pedal stroke.
- Notes:
- System: brakes; power assist; hydraulic system.vehicle description: school and transit buses built with hydraulic brakes.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.
- Campaign:
- 95V206000 on 10/31/1995
- Component:
- Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1995 - 09/30/1995
- Affected:
- 495
- Defect:
- These buses have a rearview mirror system that does not meet the viewing requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
- Consequence:
- Consequence of non-compliance: reduced reflective area on the outside rearview mirror reduces the drivers apparent area of visibility to the rear of the bus increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Correction:
- Two add-on convex mirrors will be provided to the vehicle owner with instructions for mounting. if the owner prefers, he may take the bus to an amtran dealer who will install the mirrors.
- Notes:
- System: visual; mirrors; fmvss no. 111.vehicle description: school buses built with 7 x 16" flat rearview mirrors.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.
- Campaign:
- 98V106000 on 05/19/1998
- Component:
- Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1991 - 05/07/1998
- Affected:
- 13,422
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: school buses. these vehicles were built with inadequate circuit protection devices (fuses or circuit breakers) allowing the headlamps, during high beam operation, to impose too much load causing the protection device to open the circuit.
- Consequence:
- This condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Owners will be provided with a free repair kit and instructions to remedy this condition. if an owner so desires, their dealer can perform the remedy for them.
- Notes:
- Owner notification is expected to begin june 24, 1998.owners who do not receive the free repair kit within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1-501-505-2190.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 98V301000 on 12/01/1998
- Component:
- Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/1990 - 10/17/1996
- Affected:
- 37,656
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: school buses. the emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.
- Consequence:
- This could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.
- Correction:
- Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began january 6, 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 contact am-tran at 1-800-843-5615.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 99V061000 on 03/24/1999
- Component:
- Seats:front assembly:recliner
- Manufactured:
- 06/02/1992 - 02/25/1999
- Affected:
- 7,738
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with flip seats at the emergency exits. the seat cushion hinge on the combination flip seat is located in such a manner that it is within easy reach of the passenger sitting in the seat located behind the combo flip seat.
- Consequence:
- The hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.
- Correction:
- Owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began april 1, 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 contact amtran 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).
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