Recall 01V057000: 1994–1999 Amtran RE

Report received

Feb 23, 2001

Manufacturer

American transportation corp.

Potentially affected

554vehicles

Model years

1994–1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: school and transit buses. Some certification labels displayed the incorrect tire pressure for the tire specified to meet the gross axle weight rating for the front and/or rear axles. This does not meet the certain requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Possible consequence

Under or over-inflated tires can cause or contribute to premature tire failure, possibly resulting in a sudden blowout or other failure which could result in a loss of control of the vehicle.

Remedy

New certification labels are being provided to owners. Owner notification began march 16, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free certification label within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1-800-993-7686.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1994 Amtran RE0 complaints
• 1995 Amtran RE0 complaints
• 1996 Amtran RE2 complaints
• 1997 Amtran RE0 complaints
• 1998 Amtran RE0 complaints
• 1999 Amtran RE0 complaints