Recall
Amtran Rs3708 — 96V134000
NHTSA ID
96V134000
Make
Amtran
Model
Rs3708
Years Affected
1996
Recall Date
1996-07-16
Component
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
Units Affected
488
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
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.