Safety Recalls of Am-tran Genesis Vehicles
There have been 3 safety recalls for the Am-tran Genesis. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Am-tran Genesis.
NHTSA Recall #: 94V208000; 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 |
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. ... Details of this recall
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NHTSA Recall #: 94V195001; 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 |
| 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.... Details of this recall
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NHTSA Recall #: 93V109000; Jul. 2, 1993
Passengers may not identify the door as an emergency exitin an emergency that requires the bus be vacated.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Am-tran Genesis, 1993 Am-tran Genesis, 1992 Am-tran Volunteer, 1993 Am-tran Volunteer, 1992 Amtran Vanguard, 1993 Amtran Vanguard |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary:
The rear emergency exit door does not have an emergency exit label. Consequently, the door does not conform to the requirements of fmvss 217, "bus window retention and release. "... Details of this recall
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Table 1. Historical Recalls of Am-tran Genesis Vehicles
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 27, 1994 | Suspension:multiple Axle | 3,421 |
| Oct. 18, 1994 | Equipment:other:labels | 566 |
| Jul. 2, 1993 | Equipment:other:labels | 2,950 |
Table 2. Recall Statistics of Am-tran Genesis Model Years
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1995 Am-tran Genesis | 2 |
| 1994 Am-tran Genesis | 2 |
| 1993 Am-tran Genesis | 3 |
| 1992 Am-tran Genesis | 2 |