Am-tran, Amtran 1992–1993 Equipment recall
Recalled July 2, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V109000 · Am-tran
Hazard
PASSENGERS MAY NOT IDENTIFY THE DOOR AS AN EMERGENCY EXITIN AN EMERGENCY THAT REQUIRES THE BUS BE VACATED.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN APPROPRIATE LABEL AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OR AM TRAN WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO OWNERS.
Units
2,950 units
Description
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."
What to do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN APPROPRIATE LABEL AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OR AM TRAN WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO OWNERS.
Product
Am-tran GENESIS · Am-tran VANGUARD · Am-tran VOLUNTEER
Manufacturer(s)
IC CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →