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1996 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER Recall - Campaign #97V014000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 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.

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Vehicle 1996 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER
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
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 1996 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY

1996 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR, HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

1996 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
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