Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AMTRAN
Model Of Vehicle
RS3911
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V134000
Component Description
Visibility:Glass, Side/Rear
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Rear Window Buzzer Switch.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Transportation Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19950501
End Of Manufacture
19960301
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
488
Date Owners Notified
19960801
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ic Corporation
Date Report Received
19960716
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
217