NHTSA Recall 01V057000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V057000; Date: Feb. 23, 2001
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Amtran FE; 1995 Amtran FE; 1996 Amtran FE; 1997 Amtran FE; 1998 Amtran FE; 1999 Amtran FE; 1994 Amtran RE; 1995 Amtran RE; 1996 Amtran RE; 1997 Amtran RE; 1998 Amtran RE; 1999 Amtran RE
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 554
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 16, 2001
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