AMTRAN FH1652 1999: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V248000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMTRAN | FH1652 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1998-11-17 | 1998-10-07 | 1998-10-13 |
Production Dates: 1997-09-01 - 1998-09-18
Manufacturers Involved: IC CORPORATION
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1878
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH THE REAR AXLE FIVE-SPOKE CAST STYLE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, CODES 28A002, 28A003, 28A006, AND 28A007. THESE ASSEMBLIES HAVE MIS-MATCHED WHEEL SPACER AND CLAMPS, WHICH COULD CAUSE HIGH STRESS ON THE WHEEL STUDS.
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL WHEEL STUD FAILURES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 17, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
