Recall 96V134000: American transportation corp.

Report received

Jul 16, 1996

Manufacturer

American transportation corp.

Potentially affected

488vehicles

Model years

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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

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.

Possible consequence

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.