Visibility: glass, side/rearRecall 96V-134 · Amtran vehicles
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall 96V-134 covers 488 Amtran vehicles for a visibility: glass, side/rear problem, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V134000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE REAR WINDOW BUZZER DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE BUZZER SWITCH DOES NOT ACTIVATE AND/OR THE WINDOW IS NOT CLOSED WHEN THE LATCH IS NOT IN THE CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION.
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ALERTED THAT THE REAR WINDOW IS UNLATCHED UNTIL THE WINDOW IS PHYSICALLY OPENED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WINDOW BUZZER SWITCH.
SYSTEM: VISUAL; GLASS; FMVSS NO. 217. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. : OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 15, 1996. 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.
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 May 1, 1995 to March 1, 1996. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.