Other: labelsRecall 94V-195 · 1993–1995 Amtran Genesis
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall 94V-195 covers 566 1993–1995 Amtran Genesis for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V195001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
AN INCOMPLETE TIRE SIZE WAS LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL. ALSO, THE RIM SIZE LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL INCLUDED ONLY THE WIDTH AND NOT THE WIDTH AND DIAMETER AS REQUIRED. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCOMLETE CERTIFICATION LABELS CAN RESULT IN INCOREECT TIRES BEING MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE, AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS ATTEMPTING TO MOUNT INCORRECT TIRES.
The fix
NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE SENT TO THE OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABEL; FMVSS 120.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH TIRE SIZES 265/75R 22.5, 295/75R 22.5, OR 275/80R 22.5.NOTE: IF YOU OWN ONE OF THE VEHICLES DESCRIBED ABOVE AND DO NOT RECEIVE A NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL, PLEASE CALL AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 1, 1992 to October 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.