Am-tran Genesis 1992
Model Genesis made in 1992 by Am-tran got 1 investigation as well as 2 recalls. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningequipment and suspension.
Model 1992
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V109000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 11/01/1992 to 05/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 2950 | 09/18/1993 | OVSC | IC CORPORATION | 07/02/1993 | 07/12/1993 | 571 | 217 | |||||
| Defect Summary | The rear emergency exit door does not have an emergency exit label. consequently, the door does not conform to the requirements of fmvss 217, bus window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Passengers may not identify the door as an emergency exitin an emergency that requires the bus be vacated. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with an appropriate label and instructions for proper installation or am tran will provide assistance to owners. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: equipment; emergency exit label.vehicle description: school buses. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - MULTIPLE AXLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V208000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 11/01/1991 to 10/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 3421 | 11/01/1994 | MFR | IC CORPORATION | 10/27/1994 | 11/02/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The rear axle bearing locking washer was not assembled with a tab bent over the jam nut. the jam nut can loosen allowing the bearing adjusting nut to loosen. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Bearing and axle damage can occur and the vehicle can become unstable, which can result in loss of steering control and an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealer will inspect the rear axle bearing lock nut assembly and check bearing adjustment. corrections will be made as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: suspension; single axle; rear; bearing wheel.vehicle description: school and transit buses.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. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION | ||||||
| EA94014 | IC CORPORATION | 03/25/1994 | 03/25/1995 | REAR WHEEL LOCKUP | 95I002000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||