AMTRAN RE 1998: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V061000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMTRAN | RE | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-04-01 | 1999-03-23 | 1999-03-25 |
Production Dates: 1995-05-01 - 1999-02-26
Manufacturers Involved: IC CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-303
Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 7738
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FLIP SEATS AT THE EMERGENCY EXITS. THE SEAT CUSHION HINGE ON THE COMBINATION FLIP SEAT IS LOCATED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT IS WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE PASSENGER SITTING IN THE SEAT LOCATED BEHIND THE COMBO FLIP SEAT.
THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 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'.
