1999 AMTRAN GENESIS Recalls (3)

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).

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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