NHTSA Recall 94V195001
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V195001; Date: Oct. 18, 1994
Consequence of non-compliance: incomlete certification labels can result in incoreect tires being mounted on the vehicle, and possible injury to persons attempting to mount incorrect tires.
Recalled Vehicles:
1993 Am-tran Genesis; 1994 Am-tran Genesis; 1995 Am-tran Genesis
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 566
Recall Summary:
An incomplete tire size was listed on the certification label. Also, the rim size listed on the certification label included only the width and not the width and diameter as required. These vehicles do not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars. "
How to Fix:
New certification labels will be sent to the owners of these buses.
Recall Notes:
System: equipment; certification label; fmvss 120. Vehicle description: school and transit buses built with tire sizes 265/75r 22. 5, 295/75r 22. 5, or 275/80r 22. 5. Note: if you own one of the vehicles described above and do not receive a new certification label, please call amtran at 1-800-843-5615. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 16, 1994
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