NHTSA Recall 95V206000
NHTSA Campaign Id 95V206000; Date: Oct. 24, 1995
Consequence of non-compliance: reduced reflective area on the outside rearview mirror reduces the drivers apparent area of visibility to the rear of the bus increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Amtran Genesis; 1995 Amtran Vanguard; 1995 Amtran Volunteer
Component: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 495
Recall Summary:
These buses have a rearview mirror system that does not meet the viewing requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors. "
How to Fix:
Two add-on convex mirrors will be provided to the vehicle owner with instructions for mounting. If the owner prefers, he may take the bus to an amtran dealer who will install the mirrors.
Recall Notes:
System: visual; mirrors; fmvss no. 111. Vehicle description: school buses built with 7 x 16" flat rearview mirrors. Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should 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 17, 1995
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