1993 AM-TRAN GENESIS

3 recalls — 0 complaints

94V208000 Oct 27, 1994
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BEARING LOCK NUT ASSEMBLY AND CHECK BEARING ADJUSTMENT. CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE AS NECESSARY.
3,421 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
94V195001 Oct 18, 1994
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE SENT TO THE OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.
566 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
93V109000 Jul 2, 1993
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN APPROPRIATE LABEL AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OR AM TRAN WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO OWNERS.
2,950 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — AM-TRAN GENESIS

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

EA94014 Opened: Mar 25, 1994 — Closed: Mar 25, 1995
EA — Closed — Model Year: 1991
REAR WHEEL LOCKUP
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AM-TRAN GENESIS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AM-TRAN GENESIS across all model years (1992–1995).

9 Total Recalls
1 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

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