IC FE 1997: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
| Make : IC | Model : FE | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1992-06-03 - 1999-02-26 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V061000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1999-04-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-03-23 | Date Added to Database: 1999-03-25 |
| Manufacturers Involved: IC CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99-303 | ||
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 7738 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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'. |
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