NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 Am-Tran Genesis
The 1995 Am-Tran Genesis has 2 NHTSA recalls and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Am-Tran dealer.
Complete safety data for the 1995 Am-Tran Genesis. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
NHTSA #94V208000Reported October 27, 1994 · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
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.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BEARING LOCK NUT ASSEMBLY AND CHECK BEARING ADJUSTMENT. CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE AS NECESSARY.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SINGLE AXLE; REAR; BEARING WHEEL. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA #94V195001Reported October 18, 1994 · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Defect description
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."
Safety consequence
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.
Free manufacturer 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.