Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: School And Transit Buses Equipped With 39-Inch Flip Seats. The Flip Seats Could Bind In The Occupied Position And Not Return To The Stored Position When Not Occupied. The Cushion Frame Support Bar Slides Off The Seat Support Pad, Which Could Retain The Seat In The Occupied Position.
Make Of Vehicle
AMTRAN
Model Of Vehicle
CS
Year
2001
Recall Campaign Number
01V269000
Component Description
Seats
Effect Of Defect
The Seat Could Block The Aisle To The Emergency Exit During An Emergency, Which May Result In Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided With InstruCTIons And Parts To Repair The Seats Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began October 23, 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
20000601
End Of Manufacture
20010531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3694
Date Owners Notified
20011023
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ic Corporation
Date Report Received
20010826