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1999 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall - Campaign #99V061000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1999 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 1999 AMTRAN GENESIS
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
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 1999 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for WHEELS

1999 AMTRAN GENESIS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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