1993 AMTRAN GENESIS 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.
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| Vehicle |
1993 AMTRAN GENESIS |
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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 |
1993 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1993 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
1993 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, POWER ASSIST, HYDRAULIC
1993 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1993 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
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