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NHTSA recall 94V208000

Suspension › Multiple axle

Am-Tran Genesis

Reported Oct 27, 19943,421 vehicles affectedAMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.Built Nov 1, 1991 – Oct 1, 1994

The defect

The rear axle bearing locking washer was not assembled with a tab bent over the jam nut. The jam nut can loosen allowing the bearing adjusting nut to loosen.

The risk

Bearing and axle damage can occur and the vehicle can become unstable, which can result in loss of steering control and an accident.

The remedy

Dealer will inspect the rear axle bearing lock nut assembly and check bearing adjustment. Corrections will be made as necessary.

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Vehicles in this recall

Am-Tran Genesis
1992199319941995

Notes

System: suspension; single axle; rear; bearing wheel.vehicle description: school and transit buses.note: if the vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact amtran at 1-800-843-5615. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.