1996 AMTRAN FE RECALL - #99V061000
RECALL FOR SEATS : FRONT ASSEMBLY : RECLINER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FLIP SEATS AT THE EMERGENCY EXITS. THE SEAT CUSHION HINGE ON THE COMBINATION FLIP SEAT IS LOCATED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT IS WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE PASSENGER SITTING IN THE SEAT LOCATED BEHIND THE COMBO FLIP SEAT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 AMTRAN FE |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
6/3/1992 - 2/26/1999 |
| Recalled on |
3/25/1999 |
| Influenced by |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/1/1999 |
| # Affected |
7,738 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FLIP SEATS AT THE EMERGENCY EXITS. THE SEAT CUSHION HINGE ON THE COMBINATION FLIP SEAT IS LOCATED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT IS WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE PASSENGER SITTING IN THE SEAT LOCATED BEHIND THE COMBO FLIP SEAT. |
| Consequences |
THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 1999.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 1-800-993-7686.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1996 AMTRAN FE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1996 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1996 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1996 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
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