Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School And Transit Buses. Some Certification Labels Displayed The Incorrect Tire Pressure For The Tire Specified To Meet The Gross Axle Weight Rating For The Front And/Or Rear Axles. This Does Not Meet The Certain Requirements Of Fmvss No. 120, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims For Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars,” And 49 Cfr Part 567, “Certification.”
Make Of Vehicle
AMTRAN
Model Of Vehicle
RE
Year
1994
Recall Campaign Number
01V057000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
Under Or Over-Inflated Tires Can Cause Or Contribute To Premature Tire Failure, Possibly Resulting In A Sudden Blowout Or Other Failure Which Could Result In A Loss Of Control Of The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
New Certification Labels Are Being Provided To Owners. Owner Notification Began March 16, 2001. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Certification Label Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Amtran At 1-800-993-7686.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Transportation Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19940215
End Of Manufacture
19990112
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
554
Date Owners Notified
20010316
Initiated By
Ovsc
Responsible Manufacturer
Ic Corporation
Date Report Received
20010223
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
120