Amtran Re 1994

Model Re made in 1994 by Amtran got 1 investigation as well as 1 recall. The car had one investigation (steering). There was one recall concerning equipment .

Model 1994

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS
01V057000AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.from 02/15/1994 to 01/12/1999V (Vehicle)55403/16/2001OVSCIC CORPORATION02/23/200102/28/2001571120
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school and transit buses. some certification labels displayed the incorrect tire pressure for the tire specified to meet the gross axle weight rating for the front and/or rear axles. this does not meet the certain requirements of fmvss no. 120, tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars, and 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence SummaryUnder or over-inflated tires can cause or contribute to premature tire failure, possibly resulting in a sudden blowout or other failure which could result in a loss of control of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryNew certification labels are being provided to owners. owner notification began march 16, 2001. owners who do not receive the free certification label within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1-800-993-7686.
NotesAlso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING - COLUMN
PE03023IC CORPORATION06/04/200308/20/2003STEERING SHAFT BOLT BINDS ON COVER03V264000
 This investigation was prompted by a school bus fleet alleging that a bus driver could not steer while attemping to make a turn.a second fleet contacted odi and indicated they were having similar problems. odi examined the buses and found the steering boot gets twisted around the steering shaft, creating highsteering wheelefforts when trying to make a turn. as a result of the agency's investigation into this matter, international has agreed to initiate a safety recall campaign and correct this condition on 24,134 buses built from 10/29/93 through 5/21/03.the action taken by international is sufficient to resolve the issue raised by this investigation. campaign number assigned is 03v-264. a copy of the safety recall is attached. accordingly, this investigation is closed.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.