Amtran Rs3302 1997

Model Rs3302 made in 1997 by Amtran got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, parking brake.

Model 1997

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
98V106000AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.from 03/09/1995 to 05/08/1998V (Vehicle)1342206/24/1998MFRIC CORPORATION05/15/199805/20/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners 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.
NotesOwner 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).
PARKING BRAKE - DRIVELINE - AIR
96V221000AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.from 05/28/1996 to 10/21/1996V (Vehicle)19412/11/1996MFRIC CORPORATION11/04/199611/07/1996
Defect SummaryThe air/spring actuated parking brake chambers manufactured by midland (date code 145b6k) were filled with the wrong lubrication. the improper lubricant causes the seals within the chamber to fail and results in loss of air. if air pressure drops to 55 psi the spring within the chamber will automatically apply the parking brake.
Consequence SummaryIf air pressure drops below 55 psi and the operator does not heed the low air pressure warning and continues to drive, the parking brake will apply. this can cause the parking brake lining to overheat and prematurely wear. when the bus is parked and the brake applied, the parking brake would not operate properly.
Corrective SummaryDealers (or owners) will inspect the brake chambers for the suspect date code. if the chamber has this code, the parking brake chamber will be replaced.
NotesOwner notification:owner notification began october 28, 1996.note: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 1-800-843-5615.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.