Vehicle recall 93V201001 · December 14, 1993
1993-1994 Amtran Genesis
The hand throttle cable may be mis-aligned with the accelerator rod causing the hand throttle cable to "saw" into the accelerator rod.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The hand throttle cable may be mis-aligned with the accelerator rod causing the hand throttle cable to "saw" into the accelerator rod. This can cause the accelerator and hand throttle cable to bind in a partial or full throttle position.
- Consequence
- Should the accelerator rod and hand throttle cable bindin partial or full throttle position, loss of vehicle control could occur,resulting in an accident.
- Remedy
- Amtran dealers will replace the present accelerator rod with a new accelerator rod with a hardened end. Owners are advised to disconnect the hand throttle until a new accelerator rod is available.
- Notes
- System: fuel; throttle linkages and controls.vehicle description: school buses.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and freeof charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact amtran service center at 1-800-843-5615. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V201001
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 14, 1993
- Filed by
- AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Owner notification
- March 25, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,725
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Amtran Genesis (1993-1994): 1994, 1993
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