Other: labelsRecall 93V-109 · Amtran vehicles

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall 93V-109 covers 2,950 Amtran vehicles for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on July 2, 1993.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected2,9503 models

ReportedJul 2, 1993Owners notified Sep 18, 1993

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V109000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

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."

The risk

PASSENGERS MAY NOT IDENTIFY THE DOOR AS AN EMERGENCY EXITIN AN EMERGENCY THAT REQUIRES THE BUS BE VACATED.

What to do

The fix

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN APPROPRIATE LABEL AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OR AM TRAN WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO OWNERS.

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

3 models

Vehicles in this recall

Amtran Genesis1992, 1993

Amtran Vanguard1992, 1993

Amtran Volunteer1992, 1993

Built from November 1, 1992 to May 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.