Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 93V109000

Equipment: other: labels

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1993-07-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V109000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,950
Reported to NHTSA
1993-07-02
Owners notified
1993-09-18

Defect description

THE REAR EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR DOES NOT HAVE AN EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL. CONSEQUENTLY, THE DOOR DOES NOT CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

Safety risk

PASSENGERS MAY NOT IDENTIFY THE DOOR AS AN EMERGENCY EXITIN AN EMERGENCY THAT REQUIRES THE BUS BE VACATED.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN APPROPRIATE LABEL AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OR AM TRAN WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO OWNERS.

Notes

SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; EMERGENCY EXIT LABEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

ModelYears on record
AM-TRAN Genesis1993 1992
AM-TRAN Volunteer1993 1992
AMTRAN Vanguard1993 1992

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.