NHTSA Recall 94V208000
NHTSA Campaign Id 94V208000; Date: Oct. 27, 1994
Bearing and axle damage can occur and the vehicle can become unstable, which can result in loss of steering control and an accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1992 Am-tran Genesis; 1993 Am-tran Genesis; 1994 Am-tran Genesis; 1995 Am-tran Genesis
Component: Suspension:multiple Axle
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,421
Recall Summary:
The rear axle bearing locking washer was not assembled with a tab bent over the jam nut. The jam nut can loosen allowing the bearing adjusting nut to loosen.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect the rear axle bearing lock nut assembly and check bearing adjustment. Corrections will be made as necessary.
Recall Notes:
System: suspension; single axle; rear; bearing wheel. Vehicle description: school and transit buses. Note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact 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: Nov 1, 1994
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