1996 AMTRAN RS3911 RECALL - #96V134000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : GLASS, SIDE/REAR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 AMTRAN RS3911 |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1995 - 3/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
7/18/1996 |
| Influenced by |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/1/1996 |
| # Affected |
488 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WINDOW BUZZER SWITCH. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: VISUAL; GLASS; FMVSS NO. 217. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. : OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 15, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 AMTRAN RS3911 Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1996 AMTRAN RS3911 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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