NHTSA Recall 99V146000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V146000; Date: Jun. 14, 1999
In the event of a crash, personal injury could occur.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Amtran RE; 1999 Amtran RE
Component: Visibility:windshield
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,591
Recall Summary:
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. "
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 6, 2000
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