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1999 Amtran Rs

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses equipped with anchor seats. some of the seats were built with a seat mounting bolt that failed during testing. this does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Corrective Action

in the event of a crash, personal injury could occur.

Recall Notes

owners will be instructed on how to inspect to the defect and repair the defect by replacing one bolt per seat.

1997 Amtran Rs

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

the low pressure power steering return hose can either burst or become disconnected due to increased fluid viscosity in frigid temperatures.

Corrective Action

if the low pressure return hose bursts or separates, there would be a loss of power assist to the steering and a reduction in power assist to the brakes on vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the return hoses with a hose that can tolerate higher pressures, use improved clamps and a power steering fluid that is less viscous in frigid temperatures.

1996 Amtran Rs

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

the low pressure power steering return hose can either burst or become disconnected due to increased fluid viscosity in frigid temperatures.

Corrective Action

if the low pressure return hose bursts or separates, there would be a loss of power assist to the steering and a reduction in power assist to the brakes on vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the return hoses with a hose that can tolerate higher pressures, use improved clamps and a power steering fluid that is less viscous in frigid temperatures.

1995 Amtran Rs

Component

Steering:Hydraulic Power Assist:Hose, Piping, And Connections

Consequence of Defect

the low pressure power steering return hose can either burst or become disconnected due to increased fluid viscosity in frigid temperatures.

Corrective Action

if the low pressure return hose bursts or separates, there would be a loss of power assist to the steering and a reduction in power assist to the brakes on vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes.

Recall Notes

dealers will replace the return hoses with a hose that can tolerate higher pressures, use improved clamps and a power steering fluid that is less viscous in frigid temperatures.