1999 AMTRAN FH1652 Recalls (3)
- Campaign:
- 98V123000 on 06/04/1998
- Component:
- Steering:wheel and handle bar
- Manufactured:
- 04/05/1998 - 05/26/1998
- Affected:
- 253
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 2-piece, no5x7508 tilting steering column, or no5x710 telescopic and tilting steering column. the upper pinch bolt nut was omitted during the assembly process. if the nut was not installed, the bolt can separate from the universal joint.
- Consequence:
- This condition could cause the loss of steering control, 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 began august 17, 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:
- 98V248000 on 10/12/1998
- Component:
- Wheels
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1997 - 09/17/1998
- Affected:
- 1,878
- Defect:
- Vehicle description: transit and school buses built with the rear axle five-spoke cast style wheel assemblies, codes 28a002, 28a003, 28a006, and 28a007. these assemblies have mis-matched wheel spacer and clamps, which could cause high stress on the wheel studs.
- Consequence:
- This condition can result in potential wheel stud failures, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Correction:
- Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.
- Notes:
- Owner notification began november 17, 1998. owners who do not receive the free repair kit and installation instructions 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
- Campaign:
- 99V038000 on 03/01/1999
- Component:
- Service brakes, hydraulic
- Manufactured:
- 10/15/1998 - 02/08/1999
- Affected:
- 523
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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).
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