Amtran 1996 Visibility recall
Recalled July 16, 1996 · NHTSA recall 96V134000 · Amtran
Hazard
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE DRIVER WILL NOT BE ALERTED THAT THE REAR WINDOW IS UNLATCHED UNTIL THE WINDOW IS PHYSICALLY OPENED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WINDOW BUZZER SWITCH.
Units
488 units
Description
THE REAR WINDOW BUZZER DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THE BUZZER SWITCH DOES NOT ACTIVATE AND/OR THE WINDOW IS NOT CLOSED WHEN THE LATCH IS NOT IN THE CLOSED AND LOCKED POSITION.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WINDOW BUZZER SWITCH.
Product
Amtran RS3302 · Amtran RS3505 · Amtran RS3708 · Amtran RS3911
Manufacturer(s)
IC CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →