SPARTAN IC 2001: SEATS
| Make : SPARTAN | Model : IC | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 2000-03-17 - 2000-10-09 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 00V420000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2001-12-03 | Date Received by ODI: 2000-12-14 | Date Added to Database: 2000-12-18 |
| Manufacturers Involved: IC CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00305 | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 768 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES WERE BUILT USING THE WRONG HARDWARE TO SECURE THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM. THE SEAT COULD BECOME LOOSE AND SEPARATE. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER LOSING CONTROL OF THE BUS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A KIT WHICH CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW HARDWARE. THE REPAIR PROCEDURE WILL REQUIRE ADDING ADDITIONAL MOUNTING HARDWARE TO SECURE THE SEAT TO THE PLATFORM. |
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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 JANUARY 3, 2001.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 1-800-843-5615.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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