NHTSA Recall 00V420000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V420000; Date: Dec. 14, 2000
This could result in the driver losing control of the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Amtran IC
Component: Seats
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 768
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses. These buses were built using the wrong hardware to secure the driver's seat to the driver's platform. The seat could become loose and separate.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with a kit which contains instructions and new hardware. The repair procedure will require adding additional mounting hardware to secure the seat to the platform.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began January 3, 2001. 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 1-800-843-5615. 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 3, 2001
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