OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
95E022000
Unknown Or Other
Reported Jun 2, 1995 · AMEREX CORPORATION
Summary
THE VEHICLE OPERATOR IS ABLE TO SILENCE THE AUDIBLE ALARM WHICH WARNS OF "TRACE" AND "MODERATE" LEVELS OF METHANE DETECTION.
Consequence
THE MOTION REQUIRED FOR THE BUS DRIVER TO SILENCE THEALARM AS INSTALLED REQUIRES THE DRIVER TO DIVERT HIS ATTENTION AND FIELD OFVISION AWAY FROM THE HIGHWAY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE EXISTING SYSTEM AND REPLACE IT WITH A MUCH IMPROVED AMGADS II (SECOND GENERATION) METHANE DETECTION SYSTEM.
Notes
SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; OTHER.EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: METHANE GAS DETECTION SYSTEM USED ON BLUE BIRD SCHOOLBUSES.NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME,SHOULD CONTACT AMEREX AT 1-205-655-3271. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAYTRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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