NHTSA Recall 96V134000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V134000; Date: Jul. 16, 1996
Consequence of non-compliance: the driver will not be alerted that the rear window is unlatched until the window is physically opened increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1996 Amtran RS3302; 1996 Amtran RS3505; 1996 Amtran RS3708; 1996 Amtran RS3911
Component: Visibility:glass, Side/rear
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 488
Recall Summary:
The rear window buzzer does not comply with fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release. " the buzzer switch does not activate and/or the window is not closed when the latch is not in the closed and locked position.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the rear window buzzer switch.
Recall Notes:
System: visual; glass; fmvss no. 217. Vehicle description: school buses. : owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin July 15, 1996. 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: Aug 1, 1996
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