Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: On Certain School Buses Equipped With I-6 Engines, Plywood Floors, And A Driver Insulation Package, The Accelerator Pedal Can Stick In Either A Partial Or Full Throttle Position.
Make Of Vehicle
AMTRAN
Model Of Vehicle
CS
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
01V270000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal
Effect Of Defect
A Vehicle Crash Can Occur If The Throttle Is Stuck And Cannot Return To The Idle Position, Which May Result In Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided With InstruCTIons And Parts To Inspect And Repair The Bus(Es) Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began October 30, 2001. Owners Who Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Amtran At 800-843-5615.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Transportation Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19980601
End Of Manufacture
19990531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1432
Date Owners Notified
20011030
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ic Corporation
Date Report Received
20010826