Recall 98V123000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Defect in 1998-1999 AMTRAN GENESIS
RECALL This recall affects up to 253 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V123000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 253 |
| Component | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 2-PIECE, NO5X7508 TILTING STEERING COLUMN, OR NO5X710 TELESCOPIC AND TILTING STEERING COLUMN. THE UPPER PINCH BOLT NUT WAS OMITTED DURING THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. IF THE NUT WAS NOT INSTALLED, THE BOLT CAN SEPARATE FROM THE UNIVERSAL JOINT.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT AND INSTRUCTIONS TO REMEDY THIS CONDITION. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, THEIR DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM.
Related Recalls for AMTRAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V492000 | 2004 AMTRAN FE | SEATS | 8,165 | |
| 03V354000 | 2003 AMTRAN FE | STRUCTURE:BODY | 66,749 | |
| 04V498000 | 2001 AMTRAN FE | SEATS | 154 | |
| 04E058000 | 2003 AMTRAN FE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 300,000 | |
| 04V251000 | 2004 AMTRAN RE | VISIBILITY | 4,157 | |
| 04V097000 | 2003 AMTRAN CE | EQUIPMENT | 1,589 | |
| 04V010000 | 1999 AMTRAN FE | STRUCTURE:BODY | 7,321 | |
| 04V012000 | 2002 AMTRAN RE | VISIBILITY | 52 | |
| 03V326000 | 2004 AMTRAN FE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 75 | |
| 03V118000 | 2003 AMTRAN CE | SEATS | 159 |