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1993 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall - Campaign #93V201001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1993 AMTRAN GENESIS RECALL - #93V201001

RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE MAY BE MIS-ALIGNED WITH THE ACCELERATOR ROD CAUSING THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE TO "SAW" INTO THE ACCELERATOR ROD. THIS CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR AND HAND THROTTLE CABLE TO BIND IN A PARTIAL OR FULL THROTTLE POSITION.

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Vehicle 1993 AMTRAN GENESIS
Manufacturer AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Manufactured between 1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900
Recalled on 12/30/1993
Influenced by AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Owners Notified on 3/25/1994
# Affected 1,725
Recalled for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Description THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE MAY BE MIS-ALIGNED WITH THE ACCELERATOR ROD CAUSING THE HAND THROTTLE CABLE TO "SAW" INTO THE ACCELERATOR ROD. THIS CAN CAUSE THE ACCELERATOR AND HAND THROTTLE CABLE TO BIND IN A PARTIAL OR FULL THROTTLE POSITION.
Consequences SHOULD THE ACCELERATOR ROD AND HAND THROTTLE CABLE BINDIN PARTIAL OR FULL THROTTLE POSITION, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR,RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT.
Corrective action AMTRAN DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESENT ACCELERATOR ROD WITH A NEW ACCELERATOR ROD WITH A HARDENED END. OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO DISCONNECT THE HAND THROTTLE UNTIL A NEW ACCELERATOR ROD IS AVAILABLE.
Notes SYSTEM: FUEL; THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROLS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT AMTRAN SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-843-5615. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1993 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER

1993 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, HYDRAULIC

1993 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

1993 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

1993 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
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