Auto Recalls for Consumers

2000 AMTRAN RE Recall - Campaign #01V269000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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.

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Vehicle 2000 AMTRAN RE
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
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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