Recall 94V208000 — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE Defect in 1992-1995 AM-TRAN GENESIS
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,421 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V208000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,421 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
BEARING AND AXLE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME UNSTABLE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BEARING LOCK NUT ASSEMBLY AND CHECK BEARING ADJUSTMENT. CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE AS NECESSARY.