INTERNATIONAL FE 1997: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Make : INTERNATIONAL 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
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.
Consequence:
      THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy:
      OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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'.