1994-1999 Amtran Fe and Amtran Re recall: labels
American Transportation Corp. reported this safety recall on February 23, 2001. It covers about 554 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 554
- reported
- Feb 23, 2001
- owners notified
- Mar 16, 2001
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school and transit buses. Some certification labels displayed the incorrect tire pressure for the tire specified to meet the gross axle weight rating for the front and/or rear axles. This does not meet the certain requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
- Risk
- Under or over-inflated tires can cause or contribute to premature tire failure, possibly resulting in a sudden blowout or other failure which could result in a loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- New certification labels are being provided to owners. Owner notification began march 16, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free certification label within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1‑800‑993‑7686.
Recall number 01V057000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V057000
Is there a recall on the 1994-1999 Amtran Fe and Amtran Re labels?
Yes. Recall 01V057000, reported on February 23, 2001, covers about 554 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V057000?
New certification labels are being provided to owners. Owner notification began march 16, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free certification label within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1‑800‑993‑7686.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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