1996 Amtran RS3911 recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1996 Amtran RS3911, covering 48,810 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- 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
Visibility: glass, side/rear
- What is wrong
- The rear window buzzer does not comply with fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release." the buzzer switch does not activate and/or the window is not closed when the latch is not in the closed and locked position.
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the driver will not be alerted that the rear window is unlatched until the window is physically opened increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the rear window buzzer switch.
Recall number 96V134000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
- Risk
- When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught. Replace foam pad and install 1" thick rubber spacer between the brace and the wall.
Recall number 96V047000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1996 Amtran RS3911 recalls
How do I check if my 1996 Amtran RS3911 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
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 1996 Amtran RS3911 have?
3, covering electrical system, visibility and structure.
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