2000 AMTRAN RE RECALL - #01V269000
RECALL FOR SEATS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 39-INCH FLIP SEATS. THE FLIP SEATS COULD BIND IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION AND NOT RETURN TO THE STORED POSITION WHEN NOT OCCUPIED. THE CUSHION FRAME SUPPORT BAR SLIDES OFF THE SEAT SUPPORT PAD, WHICH COULD RETAIN THE SEAT IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 AMTRAN RE |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
8/18/1999 - 5/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
9/4/2001 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
10/23/2001 |
| # Affected |
3,694 |
| Recalled for |
SEATS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES EQUIPPED WITH 39-INCH FLIP SEATS. THE FLIP SEATS COULD BIND IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION AND NOT RETURN TO THE STORED POSITION WHEN NOT OCCUPIED. THE CUSHION FRAME SUPPORT BAR SLIDES OFF THE SEAT SUPPORT PAD, WHICH COULD RETAIN THE SEAT IN THE OCCUPIED POSITION. |
| Consequences |
THE SEAT COULD BLOCK THE AISLE TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT DURING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS TO REPAIR THE SEATS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 23, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 800-843-5615. |
| Notes |
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 RE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2000 AMTRAN RE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR
2000 AMTRAN RE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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