1999 AMTRAN RS3505 Recall

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).

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