| Make : AMTRAN | Model : FH1652 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970901 - 19980918 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V248000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981117 | Date Received by ODI: 19981007 | Date Added to Database: 19981013 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: IC CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1878 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL WHEEL STUD FAILURES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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