AMTRAN RS3302 1996: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V134000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMTRAN | RS3302 | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1996-08-01 | 1996-07-16 | 1996-07-18 |
Production Dates: 1995-05-01 - 1996-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: IC CORPORATION
Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 488
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WINDOW BUZZER SWITCH.
SYSTEM: VISUAL; GLASS; FMVSS NO. 217. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. : OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JULY 15, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY 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 1-800-424-9393.
