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1990-1997 Amtran Genesis, Amtran President and others recall: hinge and attachments

American Transportation Corp. reported this safety recall on December 1, 1998. It covers about 37,656 vehicles.

vehicles affected
37,656
reported
Dec 1, 1998
owners notified
Jan 6, 1999
related complaints
4

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments

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

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about body problems.

1994 Amtran Genesis1995 Amtran Genesis1996 Amtran Genesis1997 Amtran Genesis1990 Amtran President1996 Amtran Re1997 Amtran Re1994 Amtran Vanguard1995 Amtran Vanguard1996 Amtran Vanguard1997 Amtran Vanguard1994 Amtran Volunteer

Questions about recall 98V301000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1997 Amtran Genesis, Amtran President and others hinge and attachments?

Yes. Recall 98V301000, reported on December 1, 1998, covers about 37,656 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V301000?

Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. The owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

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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