NHTSA Recall 98V248000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V248000; Date: Oct. 7, 1998
This condition can result in potential wheel stud failures, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Amtran FH1652; 1999 Amtran FH1652; 1998 Amtran Genesis; 1999 Amtran Genesis; 1998 Amtran RS3302; 1999 Amtran RS3302; 1998 Amtran RS3505; 1999 Amtran RS3505; 1998 Amtran RS3708; 1999 Amtran RS3708; 1998 Amtran RS3911; 1999 Amtran RS3911
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,878
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: transit and school buses built with the rear axle five-spoke cast style wheel assemblies, codes 28a002, 28a003, 28a006, and 28a007. These assemblies have mis-matched wheel spacer and clamps, which could cause high stress on the wheel studs.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began November 17, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free repair kit and installation instructions 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 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 17, 1998
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