Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 98V123000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-06-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V123000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Vehicles affected
253
Reported to NHTSA
1998-06-02
Owners notified
1998-08-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 17, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-501-505-2190.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

7 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
AMTRAN FH16521999
AMTRAN Genesis1998
AMTRAN RC39111998
AMTRAN RS33021998
AMTRAN RS35051998
AMTRAN RS37081998
AMTRAN RS39111998

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.