Amtran Genesis 1999
Model Genesis made in 1999 by Amtran got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, service brakes, hydraulic and wheels.
Model 1999
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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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V038000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 10/16/1998 to 02/09/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 523 | 04/07/1999 | MFR | IC CORPORATION | 03/01/1999 | 03/02/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Transit and school buses. some rear brake assemblies were built using incorrect mounting hardware. improper torque of the fastener or fasteners that retain the brakes to the rear axle could allow brake groups to separation from the rear axle. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Separation of the rear axle could cause a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers/owners will inspect the mounting hardware and replace the lock nuts if necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 7, 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 contactamtran 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). | |||||||||||||||
| WHEELS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V248000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 09/01/1997 to 09/18/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1878 | 11/17/1998 | MFR | IC CORPORATION | 10/07/1998 | 10/13/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle 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 Summary | This condition can result in potential wheel stud failures, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner 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). | |||||||||||||||