NHTSA Recall 93V201001
NHTSA Campaign Id 93V201001; Date: Dec. 14, 1993
Should the accelerator rod and hand throttle cable bindin partial or full throttle position, loss of vehicle control could occur,resulting in an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Amtran Genesis; 1994 Amtran Genesis
Component: Vehicle Speed Control
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,725
Recall Summary:
The hand throttle cable may be mis-aligned with the accelerator rod causing the hand throttle cable to "saw" into the accelerator rod. This can cause the accelerator and hand throttle cable to bind in a partial or full throttle position.
How to Fix:
Amtran dealers will replace the present accelerator rod with a new accelerator rod with a hardened end. Owners are advised to disconnect the hand throttle until a new accelerator rod is available.
Recall Notes:
System: fuel; throttle linkages and controls. Vehicle description: school buses. Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact amtran service center at 1-800-843-5615. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 25, 1994
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