Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 AMTRAN RE Recall - Campaign #98V301000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 AMTRAN RE RECALL - #98V301000

RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR : HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE EMERGENCY DOOR HINGES THAT CONSIST OF STEEL PIN FITTINGS AND/OR LACKLUBRICATION CAN BIND FROM RUST AND/OR CORROSION.

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Vehicle 1997 AMTRAN RE
Manufacturer AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Manufactured between 5/1/1995 - 10/18/1996
Recalled on 12/2/1998
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 1/6/1999
# Affected 37,656
Recalled for STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE EMERGENCY DOOR HINGES THAT CONSIST OF STEEL PIN FITTINGS AND/OR LACKLUBRICATION CAN BIND FROM RUST AND/OR CORROSION.
Consequences THIS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOORS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
Corrective action OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE OWNERS CAN CONTACT AN AMTRAN DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEY SO DESIRE.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 6, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-TRAN AT 1-800-843-5615.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1997 AMTRAN RE Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

1997 AMTRAN RE Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER

1997 AMTRAN RE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

1997 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR

1997 AMTRAN RE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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