6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Posted on: 1999-03-25
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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).
DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Posted on: 1998-12-02
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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).
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Posted on: 1995-09-01
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Posted on: 1998-05-20
Description
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.
Corrective Action
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).
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Posted on: 1994-06-20
Description
The brake fluid initially installed by the manufacturer is contaminated.
Consequence
Contaminated brake fluid causes a loss of braking ability and could result in increased stopping distances and a possible accident.
Corrective Action
Dealers will test the brake fluid, install new brake components, and change the brake fluid if contamination is found.
Notes
System: brakes; hydraulic; fluid.vehicle description: school buses equipped with hydraulic brakes.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, 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.
DEFECT #6 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 1993-12-30
Description
The hand throttle cable may be mis-aligned with the accelerator rod causing the hand throttle cable to saw into the accelerator rod. This can cause the accelerator and hand throttle cable to bind in a partial or full throttle position.
Consequence
Should the accelerator rod and hand throttle cable bindin partial or full throttle position, loss of vehicle control could occur,resulting in an accident.
Corrective Action
Amtran dealers will replace the present accelerator rod with a new accelerator rod with a hardened end. Owners are advised to disconnect the hand throttle until a new accelerator rod is available.
Notes
System: fuel; throttle linkages and controls.vehicle description: school buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact amtran service center at 1-800-843-5615. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.