1992 AM-TRAN GENESIS Recalls (2)

Campaign:

93V109000 on 07/11/1993

Component:

Equipment:other:labels

Manufactured:

10/31/1992 - 04/30/1993

Affected:

2,950

Defect:

The rear emergency exit door does not have an emergency exit label. consequently, the door does not conform to the requirements of fmvss 217, "bus window retention and release."

Consequence:

Passengers may not identify the door as an emergency exitin an emergency that requires the bus be vacated.

Correction:

Owners will be provided with an appropriate label and instructions for proper installation or am tran will provide assistance to owners.

Notes:

System: equipment; emergency exit label.vehicle description: school buses.

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Campaign:

94V208000 on 11/01/1994

Component:

Suspension:multiple axle

Manufactured:

10/31/1991 - 09/30/1994

Affected:

3,421

Defect:

The rear axle bearing locking washer was not assembled with a tab bent over the jam nut. the jam nut can loosen allowing the bearing adjusting nut to loosen.

Consequence:

Bearing and axle damage can occur and the vehicle can become unstable, which can result in loss of steering control and an accident.

Correction:

Dealer will inspect the rear axle bearing lock nut assembly and check bearing adjustment. corrections will be made as necessary.

Notes:

System: suspension; single axle; rear; bearing wheel.vehicle description: school and transit buses.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.

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