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Am-tran 1993–1995 Equipment recall

Recalled October 18, 1994 · NHTSA recall 94V195001 · Am-tran

Hazard
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCOMLETE CERTIFICATION LABELS CAN RESULT IN INCOREECT TIRES BEING MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE, AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS ATTEMPTING TO MOUNT INCORRECT TIRES.
Remedy
NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE SENT TO THE OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.
Units
566 units

Description

AN INCOMPLETE TIRE SIZE WAS LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL. ALSO, THE RIM SIZE LISTED ON THE CERTIFICATION LABEL INCLUDED ONLY THE WIDTH AND NOT THE WIDTH AND DIAMETER AS REQUIRED. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."

What to do

NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE SENT TO THE OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.

Product
Am-tran GENESIS
Manufacturer(s)
IC CORPORATION

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov