1997 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER RECALL - #97V014000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
CERTAIN CLOTHING ARTICLES SUCH AS DRAW STRINGS CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE FORWARD HANDRAILS AT THE BUS DOORS WHEN A PERSON IS EXITING THE BUS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1997 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1991 - 1/20/1997 |
| Recalled on |
2/6/1997 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/19/1997 |
| # Affected |
2,480 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN CLOTHING ARTICLES SUCH AS DRAW STRINGS CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE FORWARD HANDRAILS AT THE BUS DOORS WHEN A PERSON IS EXITING THE BUS. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE OF THE SITUATION, THE ENTRANCE DOOR MAY BE CLOSED, CAPTURING THE ITEM IN THE DOOR. DEATH OR INJURY CAN OCCUR TO THE PERSON EXITING THE BUS. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THIS HANDRAIL. PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE FOR BUSES OPERATING IN STATES THAT MANDATE A FORWARD MOUNTED HANDRAIL TO OFFER THE OWNERS A FREE REPAIR KIT CONTAINING A RUBBER SPACER. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 28, 1997. NOTES:OWNERS WHO NEED THE FREE REPAIR KIT AND ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-501-327-7761.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1997 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1997 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
1997 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
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