Amtran Genesis 1995
Model Genesis made in 1995 by Amtran got 2 consumer complains as well as 5 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to fuel system, gasoline. . There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and seats.
Model 1995
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 - 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). | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V206000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 05/01/1995 to 10/01/1995 | V (Vehicle) | 495 | 11/17/1995 | MFR | IC CORPORATION | 10/24/1995 | 11/01/1995 | 571 | 111 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These buses have a rearview mirror system that does not meet the viewing requirements of fmvss no. 111, rearview mirrors. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Consequence of non-compliance: reduced reflective area on the outside rearview mirror reduces the drivers apparent area of visibility to the rear of the bus increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Two add-on convex mirrors will be provided to the vehicle owner with instructions for mounting. if the owner prefers, he may take the bus to an amtran dealer who will install the mirrors. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: visual; mirrors; fmvss no. 111.vehicle description: school buses built with 7 x 16 flat rearview mirrors.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. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 02/15/1997 | |||
| Notice strolg order of diesel fuel, than a sudden lost of power, open hood and aburst of smoke and diesel fuel spray belew out, shut engine off, due to second faulty fuel injector pump. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| Driver stopped vehicle when a strong odor of diesel fuel and a sudden loss of power was detected. when the engine cover was opened smoke and diesel fuel spray blew into the faces of the driver and others. fuel continued to spray into the occupied passenger area until the engine was shut off. a coating of fuel coated the undercarriage, exterior sides and back of vehicle body. a faulty fuel injector pump on a replacement unit provided under warranty due to previous pump malfunctions was spewing oil. approximately 25-30 gallons of fuel contaminated the exterior and interior of vehicle. | |||