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1992 Amtran Genesis recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 1992 Amtran Genesis, covering 52,457 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Structure: body: door: hinge and attachmentsReported December 1, 1998 · 37,656 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: school buses. The emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.
Risk
This could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. The owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

Recall number 98V301000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported May 15, 1998 · 13,422 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: school buses. These vehicles were built with inadequate circuit protection devices (fuses or circuit breakers) allowing the headlamps, during high beam operation, to impose too much load causing the protection device to open the circuit.
Risk
This condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.

Recall number 98V106000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulicReported May 12, 1995 · 1,179 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the two hydraulic pressure switches with one mechanical switch that is activated by brake pedal stroke.

Recall number 94V234001 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported August 3, 1992 · 200 vehicles affected
What is wrong
The fuel system failed the crash barrier test. The fuel tank was punctured, resulting in fluid loss greater than allowed by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity".
Risk
Fuel spills in a collision could lead to a vehicle fireif exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy
Modify the fuel tank cage to comply with fmvss 301.

Recall number 92V102001 · Recall details

Questions about the 1992 Amtran Genesis recalls

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 1992 Amtran Genesis have?

4, covering structure, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.

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