Auto Recalls for Consumers

1992 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall - Campaign #94V234001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1992 AMTRAN GENESIS RECALL - #94V234001

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : POWER ASSIST : HYDRAULIC

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.

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Vehicle 1992 AMTRAN GENESIS
Manufacturer AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Manufactured between 11/1/1991 - 10/1/1994
Recalled on 9/1/1995
Influenced by AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Owners Notified on 2/3/1995
# Affected 1,179
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:HYDRAULIC
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TWO HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SWITCHES WITH ONE MECHANICAL SWITCH THAT IS ACTIVATED BY BRAKE PEDAL STROKE.
Notes SYSTEM: BRAKES; POWER ASSIST; HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1992 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY

1992 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

1992 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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