1996 AMTRAN RS3708 RECALL - #98V106000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING : FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES (FUSES OR CIRCUIT BREAKERS) ALLOWING THE HEADLAMPS, DURING HIGH BEAM OPERATION, TO IMPOSE TOO MUCH LOAD CAUSING THE PROTECTION DEVICE TO OPEN THE CIRCUIT.
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| Vehicle |
1996 AMTRAN RS3708 |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
3/9/1995 - 5/8/1998 |
| Recalled on |
5/20/1998 |
| Influenced by |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/24/1998 |
| # Affected |
13,422 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CIRCUIT PROTECTION DEVICES (FUSES OR CIRCUIT BREAKERS) ALLOWING THE HEADLAMPS, DURING HIGH BEAM OPERATION, TO IMPOSE TOO MUCH LOAD CAUSING THE PROTECTION DEVICE TO OPEN THE CIRCUIT. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOSS OF THE HEAD LIGHTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS TO REMEDY THIS CONDITION. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JUNE 24, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-501-505-2190.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 RS3708 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1996 AMTRAN RS3708 Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1996 AMTRAN RS3708 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIR
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