2000 AMTRAN FE RECALL - #00V182000
RECALL FOR SEAT BELTS : FRONT : ANCHORAGE
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH OR WITHOUT SEAT BELTS EQUIPPED WITH BETWEEN THE FRAME RAIL FUEL TANK OPTION AND 39 AND 45 INCH ANCHOR PASSENGER SEATS (SEAT BELT READY SEATS). THESE BUSES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE UNDER FLOOR REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE INBOARD SEAT MOUNTINGS ABOUT THE TANK. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 AMTRAN FE |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
11/29/1999 - 5/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
7/11/2000 |
| Influenced by |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/11/2000 |
| # Affected |
237 |
| Recalled for |
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES WITH OR WITHOUT SEAT BELTS EQUIPPED WITH BETWEEN THE FRAME RAIL FUEL TANK OPTION AND 39 AND 45 INCH ANCHOR PASSENGER SEATS (SEAT BELT READY SEATS). THESE BUSES WERE BUILT WITHOUT THE UNDER FLOOR REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE INBOARD SEAT MOUNTINGS ABOUT THE TANK. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE SEAT OCCUPANT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY RESTRAINED RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON INSPECTION, REPAIRING AND REINFORCEMENT PLATES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 11, 2000. 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. |
| Notes |
AMTRAN RECALL NO. 00-301.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
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