Amtran Genesis 1993
Model Genesis made in 1993 by Amtran got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, seats and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1993
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 | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V106000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 10/01/1991 to 05/08/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 13422 | 06/24/1998 | MFR | IC CORPORATION | 05/15/1998 | 05/20/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V061000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 06/03/1992 to 02/26/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 7738 | 04/01/1999 | MFR | IC CORPORATION | 03/23/1999 | 03/25/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | The hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V054000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 07/01/1992 to 10/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 516 | 04/28/1994 | MFR | IC CORPORATION | 03/23/1994 | 03/31/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The hydraulic brake master cylinder has internal damage caused by a malfunction of the automatic fill equipment used in the chassis assembly process. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The damage can result in a partial loss of braking capability and can cause an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new master cylinder. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic; master cylinder.vehicle description: school buses built 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 am tran service center at 1-800-843-5615. also, contact the national highway traffic safety adminstration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V234001 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 11/01/1991 to 10/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 1179 | 02/03/1995 | MFR | IC CORPORATION | 05/12/1995 | 09/01/1995 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V301000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 01/01/1991 to 10/18/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 37656 | 01/06/1999 | ODI | IC CORPORATION | 12/01/1998 | 12/02/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 93V201001 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 1725 | 03/25/1994 | MFR | IC CORPORATION | 12/14/1993 | 12/30/1993 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||