Wheels

NHTSA recall 98V248000 · announced October 7, 1998 · filed by American Transportation Corp. · 1,878 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL WHEEL STUD FAILURES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

Notes

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Amtran Fh1652
• 1999 Amtran Fh1652
• 1998 Amtran Genesis
• 1999 Amtran Genesis
• 1998 Amtran Rs3302
• 1999 Amtran Rs3302
• 1998 Amtran Rs3505
• 1999 Amtran Rs3505
• 1998 Amtran Rs3708
• 1999 Amtran Rs3708
• 1998 Amtran Rs3911
• 1999 Amtran Rs3911

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.