Auto Recalls for Consumers

1998 AMTRAN RE Recall - Campaign #99V146000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 AMTRAN RE RECALL - #99V146000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. SOME REAR EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE VERTICAL OPENING REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED BY FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

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Vehicle 1998 AMTRAN RE
Manufacturer AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Manufactured between 3/21/1998 - 4/21/1999
Recalled on 6/16/1999
Influenced by OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE
Owners Notified on 1/6/2000
# Affected 1,591
Recalled for VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. SOME REAR EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE VERTICAL OPENING REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED BY FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequences IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Corrective action OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY THE DEFECT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, AN AMTRAN DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 6, 2000. 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 1998 AMTRAN RE Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER

1998 AMTRAN RE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK

1998 AMTRAN RE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS

1998 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR

1998 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY

1998 AMTRAN RE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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