Latest AMTRAN RS3708 Recallshttp://www.arfc.org/rss/feeds/autos/amtran/rs3708The latest automotive recalls from the National Highway Transportation Safety AdministrationSun, 24 Nov 2024 07:08:52 GMTen-us1440Copyright 2024, Eladrel Technologies, LLCAutomotive1999 AMTRAN RS3708 RECALLED FOR WHEELSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH THE REAR AXLE FIVE-SPOKE CAST STYLE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, CODES 28A002, 28A003, 28A006, AND 28A007. THESE ASSEMBLIES HAVE MIS-MATCHED WHEEL SPACER AND CLAMPS, WHICH COULD CAUSE HIGH STRESS ON THE WHEEL STUDS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/amtran/rs3708/recalls/000008847000080705000000309/recall.aspxWed, 07 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT1998 AMTRAN RS3708 RECALLED FOR WHEELSVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH THE REAR AXLE FIVE-SPOKE CAST STYLE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, CODES 28A002, 28A003, 28A006, AND 28A007. THESE ASSEMBLIES HAVE MIS-MATCHED WHEEL SPACER AND CLAMPS, WHICH COULD CAUSE HIGH STRESS ON THE WHEEL STUDS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/amtran/rs3708/recalls/000008847000077919000000309/recall.aspxWed, 07 Oct 1998 00:00:00 GMT1998 AMTRAN RS3708 RECALLED FOR STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BARVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 2-PIECE, NO5X7508 TILTING STEERING COLUMN, OR NO5X710 TELESCOPIC AND TILTING STEERING COLUMN. THE UPPER PINCH BOLT NUT WAS OMITTED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. IF THE NUT WAS NOT INSTALLED, THE BOLT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE UNIVERSAL JOINT.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/amtran/rs3708/recalls/000008673000077919000000002/recall.aspxTue, 02 Jun 1998 00:00:00 GMT1998 AMTRAN RS3708 RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/amtran/rs3708/recalls/000008641000077919000000211/recall.aspxFri, 15 May 1998 00:00:00 GMT1997 AMTRAN RS3708 RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/amtran/rs3708/recalls/000008641000074673000000211/recall.aspxFri, 15 May 1998 00:00:00 GMT1996 AMTRAN RS3708 RECALLED FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERSVEHICLE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/amtran/rs3708/recalls/000008641000071041000000211/recall.aspxFri, 15 May 1998 00:00:00 GMT1997 AMTRAN RS3708 RECALLED FOR PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIRTHE AIR/SPRING ACTUATED PARKING BRAKE CHAMBERS MANUFACTURED BY MIDLAND (DATE CODE 145B6K) WERE FILLED WITH THE WRONG LUBRICATION. THE IMPROPER LUBRICANT CAUSES THE SEALS WITHIN THE CHAMBER TO FAIL AND RESULTS IN LOSS OF AIR. IF AIR PRESSURE DROPS TO 55 PSI THE SPRING WITHIN THE CHAMBER WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/amtran/rs3708/recalls/000008000000074673000000121/recall.aspxMon, 04 Nov 1996 00:00:00 GMT1996 AMTRAN RS3708 RECALLED FOR PARKING BRAKE, DRIVELINE, AIRTHE AIR/SPRING ACTUATED PARKING BRAKE CHAMBERS MANUFACTURED BY MIDLAND (DATE CODE 145B6K) WERE FILLED WITH THE WRONG LUBRICATION. THE IMPROPER LUBRICANT CAUSES THE SEALS WITHIN THE CHAMBER TO FAIL AND RESULTS IN LOSS OF AIR. IF AIR PRESSURE DROPS TO 55 PSI THE SPRING WITHIN THE CHAMBER WILL AUTOMATICALLY APPLY THE PARKING BRAKE.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/amtran/rs3708/recalls/000008000000071041000000121/recall.aspxMon, 04 Nov 1996 00:00:00 GMT1996 AMTRAN RS3708 RECALLED FOR VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REARTHE 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.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/amtran/rs3708/recalls/000007844000071041000000237/recall.aspxTue, 16 Jul 1996 00:00:00 GMT1996 AMTRAN RS3708 RECALLED FOR STRUCTURE, BODYPASSENGER'S CLOTHING CAN UNKNOWINGLY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE HANDRAILS AT BUS DOORS WHEN EXITING THE BUS.http://www.arfc.org/commercial/amtran/rs3708/recalls/000007626000071041000000275/recall.aspxMon, 11 Mar 1996 00:00:00 GMT