Auto Recalls for Consumers

1996 AMTRAN FE Recall - Campaign #01V057000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 AMTRAN FE RECALL - #01V057000

RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS

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."

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Vehicle 1996 AMTRAN FE
Manufacturer AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Manufactured between 3/1/1994 - 12/27/1999
Recalled on 2/28/2001
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 3/16/2001
# Affected 554
Recalled for EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Description 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."
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1996 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER

1996 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1996 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1996 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
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