- Summary
- Vehicle description: school and transit buses. Some certification labels displayed the incorrect tire pressure for the tire specified to meet the gross axle weight rating for the front and/or rear axles. This does not meet the certain requirements of FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and 49 CFR part 567, "certification."
- Consequence
- Under or over-inflated tires can cause or contribute to premature tire failure, possibly resulting in a sudden blowout or other failure which could result in a loss of control of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- New certification labels are being provided to owners. Owner notification began March 16, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free certification label within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1-800-993-7686.