Amtran Rs3911 1998

Model Rs3911 made in 1998 by Amtran got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, steering and wheels.

Model 1998

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).
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
98V123000AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.from 04/06/1998 to 05/27/1998V (Vehicle)25308/17/1998MFRIC CORPORATION06/02/199806/05/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 2-piece, no5x7508 tilting steering column, or no5x710 telescopic and tilting steering column. the upper pinch bolt nut was omitted during the assembly process. if the nut was not installed, the bolt can separate from the universal joint.
Consequence SummaryThis condition could cause the loss of steering control, 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 began august 17, 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).
WHEELS
98V248000AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.from 09/01/1997 to 09/18/1998V (Vehicle)187811/17/1998MFRIC CORPORATION10/07/199810/13/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle 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 SummaryThis condition can result in potential wheel stud failures, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryOwners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.
NotesOwner 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).