1997 AMTRAN RE RECALL - #98V301000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR : HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE EMERGENCY DOOR HINGES THAT CONSIST OF STEEL PIN FITTINGS AND/OR LACKLUBRICATION CAN BIND FROM RUST AND/OR CORROSION.
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| Vehicle |
1997 AMTRAN RE |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/1995 - 10/18/1996 |
| Recalled on |
12/2/1998 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/6/1999 |
| # Affected |
37,656 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE EMERGENCY DOOR HINGES THAT CONSIST OF STEEL PIN FITTINGS AND/OR LACKLUBRICATION CAN BIND FROM RUST AND/OR CORROSION. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOORS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE OWNERS CAN CONTACT AN AMTRAN DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEY SO DESIRE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 6, 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 AM-TRAN AT 1-800-843-5615.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 AMTRAN RE Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
1997 AMTRAN RE Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1997 AMTRAN RE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1997 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR
1997 AMTRAN RE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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