1998 AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL Recalls (2)

Campaign:

98V200000 on 08/27/1998

Component:

Structure:body

Manufactured:

02/13/1997 - 08/25/1998

Affected:

8,083

Defect:

Vehicle description: school buses built with code g47aodm outward opening service door and code g47acdc or g47a5dc manual door control. certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged between the control rod clevis and the attachment at the door as a person is exiting the bus.

Consequence:

If the driver is unaware of this situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. death or injury could occur to the person exiting the bus.

Correction:

Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

Notes:

Owner notification began september 21, 1998.owners who do not receive the free repair kit 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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Campaign:

99V061000 on 03/24/1999

Component:

Seats:front assembly:recliner

Manufactured:

02/13/1997 - 02/25/1999

Affected:

7,738

Defect:

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.

Correction:

Owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.

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).

1998 AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL TSB

Bulletin:

98303

Component:

162700 structure:body:trunk lid

Summary:

A certain clothing articles become lodged in crevice at the attachment point of the service door and the manual control rod as a person is exiting the bus. yd

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