NHTSA Recall 99V195000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V195000; Date: Jul. 20, 1999
If the driver is unaware of the situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. Death or injury can occur to the person exiting the bus.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Amtran FE
Component: Structure:body
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 91
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school bus. Some forward handrails with outward opening entrance doors were built with the hand rail mounting too close to the engine cover. Certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged in the forward handrails at the bus doors when a person is exiting the bus.
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 August 12, 1999. 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: Aug 12, 1999
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