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AM-Tran Genesis Recall 94V195001: Equipment:Other:Labels

NHTSA campaign 94V195001, reported October 18, 1994, 566 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 94V195001AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
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. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Risk
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.
Remedy
NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS WILL BE SENT TO THE OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; CERTIFICATION LABEL; FMVSS 120.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES BUILT WITH TIRE SIZES 265/75R 22.5, 295/75R 22.5, OR 275/80R 22.5.NOTE: IF YOU OWN ONE OF THE VEHICLES DESCRIBED ABOVE AND DO NOT RECEIVE A NEW CERTIFICATION LABEL, PLEASE CALL AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

AM-Tran Genesis199319941995