Vehicle recall 95V206000 · October 24, 1995
Amtran Genesis, Vanguard and 1 more model
These buses have a rearview mirror system that does not meet the viewing requirements of FMVSS no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- These buses have a rearview mirror system that does not meet the viewing requirements of FMVSS no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
- Consequence
- Consequence of non-compliance: reduced reflective area on the outside rearview mirror reduces the drivers apparent area of visibility to the rear of the bus increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Two add-on convex mirrors will be provided to the vehicle owner with instructions for mounting. If the owner prefers, he may take the bus to an amtran dealer who will install the mirrors.
- Notes
- System: visual; mirrors; FMVSS no. 111.VEHICLE description: school buses built with 7 x 16" flat rearview mirrors.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time,should contact amtran at 1-800-843-5615. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 95V206000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 24, 1995
- Filed by
- AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 17, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 495
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
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 (1995): 1995
- Amtran Vanguard (1995): 1995
- Amtran Volunteer (1995): 1995
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