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1999 Amtran Genesis

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle 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.

Corrective Action

this condition can result in potential wheel stud failures, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1999 Amtran Genesis

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses equipped with flip seats at the emergency exits. the seat cushion hinge on the combination flip seat is located in such a manner that it is within easy reach of the passenger sitting in the seat located behind the combo flip seat.

Corrective Action

the hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.

Recall Notes

owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.

1999 Amtran Genesis

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

transit and school buses. some rear brake assemblies were built using incorrect mounting hardware. improper torque of the fastener or fasteners that retain the brakes to the rear axle could allow brake groups to separation from the rear axle.

Corrective Action

separation of the rear axle could cause a crash.

Recall Notes

dealers/owners will inspect the mounting hardware and replace the lock nuts if necessary.

1998 Amtran Genesis

Component

Wheels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle 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.

Corrective Action

this condition can result in potential wheel stud failures, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1998 Amtran Genesis

Component

Steering:Wheel And Handle Bar

Consequence of Defect

vehicle 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.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Amtran Genesis

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses equipped with flip seats at the emergency exits. the seat cushion hinge on the combination flip seat is located in such a manner that it is within easy reach of the passenger sitting in the seat located behind the combo flip seat.

Corrective Action

the hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.

Recall Notes

owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.

1998 Amtran Genesis

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Amtran Genesis

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. the emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1997 Amtran Genesis

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses equipped with flip seats at the emergency exits. the seat cushion hinge on the combination flip seat is located in such a manner that it is within easy reach of the passenger sitting in the seat located behind the combo flip seat.

Corrective Action

the hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.

Recall Notes

owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.

1997 Amtran Genesis

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1996 Amtran Genesis

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. the emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1996 Amtran Genesis

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses equipped with flip seats at the emergency exits. the seat cushion hinge on the combination flip seat is located in such a manner that it is within easy reach of the passenger sitting in the seat located behind the combo flip seat.

Corrective Action

the hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.

Recall Notes

owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.

1996 Amtran Genesis

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1995 Amtran Genesis

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. the emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1995 Amtran Genesis

Component

Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices

Consequence of Defect

these buses have a rearview mirror system that does not meet the viewing requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: reduced reflective area on the outside rearview mirror reduces the drivers apparent area of visibility to the rear of the bus increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

two add-on convex mirrors will be provided to the vehicle owner with instructions for mounting. if the owner prefers, he may take the bus to an amtran dealer who will install the mirrors.

1995 Amtran Genesis

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses equipped with flip seats at the emergency exits. the seat cushion hinge on the combination flip seat is located in such a manner that it is within easy reach of the passenger sitting in the seat located behind the combo flip seat.

Corrective Action

the hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.

Recall Notes

owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.

1995 Amtran Genesis

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1995 Amtran Genesis

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

the hydraulic brake system on these buses uses two hydraulic pressure switches to operate the brake lights and the brake booster pump. the brake pressure warning light can activate when actual system failure has not occurred.

Corrective Action

a false warning of the brake pressure warning light can cause the driver to ignore a warning when an actual problem exists which could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the two hydraulic pressure switches with one mechanical switch that is activated by brake pedal stroke.

1994 Amtran Genesis

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. the emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1994 Amtran Genesis

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid

Consequence of Defect

the brake fluid initially installed by the manufacturer is contaminated.

Corrective Action

contaminated brake fluid causes a loss of braking ability and could result in increased stopping distances and a possible accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will test the brake fluid, install new brake components, and change the brake fluid if contamination is found.

1994 Amtran Genesis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

should the accelerator rod and hand throttle cable bindin partial or full throttle position, loss of vehicle control could occur,resulting in an accident.

Recall Notes

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.

1994 Amtran Genesis

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses equipped with flip seats at the emergency exits. the seat cushion hinge on the combination flip seat is located in such a manner that it is within easy reach of the passenger sitting in the seat located behind the combo flip seat.

Corrective Action

the hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.

Recall Notes

owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.

1994 Amtran Genesis

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1994 Amtran Genesis

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

the hydraulic brake system on these buses uses two hydraulic pressure switches to operate the brake lights and the brake booster pump. the brake pressure warning light can activate when actual system failure has not occurred.

Corrective Action

a false warning of the brake pressure warning light can cause the driver to ignore a warning when an actual problem exists which could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the two hydraulic pressure switches with one mechanical switch that is activated by brake pedal stroke.

1993 Amtran Genesis

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. the emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1993 Amtran Genesis

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

should the accelerator rod and hand throttle cable bindin partial or full throttle position, loss of vehicle control could occur,resulting in an accident.

Recall Notes

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.

1993 Amtran Genesis

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses equipped with flip seats at the emergency exits. the seat cushion hinge on the combination flip seat is located in such a manner that it is within easy reach of the passenger sitting in the seat located behind the combo flip seat.

Corrective Action

the hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.

Recall Notes

owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.

1993 Amtran Genesis

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1993 Amtran Genesis

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder

Consequence of Defect

the hydraulic brake master cylinder has internal damage caused by a malfunction of the automatic fill equipment used in the chassis assembly process.

Corrective Action

the damage can result in a partial loss of braking capability and can cause an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new master cylinder.

1993 Amtran Genesis

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

the hydraulic brake system on these buses uses two hydraulic pressure switches to operate the brake lights and the brake booster pump. the brake pressure warning light can activate when actual system failure has not occurred.

Corrective Action

a false warning of the brake pressure warning light can cause the driver to ignore a warning when an actual problem exists which could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the two hydraulic pressure switches with one mechanical switch that is activated by brake pedal stroke.

1992 Amtran Genesis

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. the emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1992 Amtran Genesis

Component

Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly

Consequence of Defect

the fuel system failed the crash barrier test. the fuel tank was punctured, resulting in fluid loss greater than allowed by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity".

Corrective Action

fuel spills in a collision could lead to a vehicle fireif exposed to a source of ignition.

Recall Notes

modify the fuel tank cage to comply with fmvss 301.

1992 Amtran Genesis

Component

Electrical System:Fuses And Circuit Breakers

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

this condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recall Notes

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.

1992 Amtran Genesis

Component

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic

Consequence of Defect

the hydraulic brake system on these buses uses two hydraulic pressure switches to operate the brake lights and the brake booster pump. the brake pressure warning light can activate when actual system failure has not occurred.

Corrective Action

a false warning of the brake pressure warning light can cause the driver to ignore a warning when an actual problem exists which could result in an accident.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the two hydraulic pressure switches with one mechanical switch that is activated by brake pedal stroke.

1991 Amtran Genesis

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. the emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.