NHTSA Recall 00V390000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V390000; Date: Nov. 27, 2000
during the operation of the bus, the window could remain locked and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be able to open the window increasing the risk of personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Amtran RE
Component: Visibility:windshield
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 73
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hehr International rear exit windows with vandal locks. These buses were built with rear emergency exit windows incorporating a lock option that could be left in the lock position and allow the engine to be started. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release. "
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with instructions on how to repair the noncompliance.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began December 8, 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 8, 2000
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