2001 AMTRAN CS Recalls (2)

Campaign:

01V269000 on 09/03/2001

Component:

Seats

Manufactured:

05/31/2000 - 05/30/2001

Affected:

3,694

Defect:

Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 39-inch flip seats. the flip seats could bind in the occupied position and not return to the stored position when not occupied. the cushion frame support bar slides off the seat support pad, which could retain the seat in the occupied position.

Consequence:

The seat could block the aisle to the emergency exit during an emergency, which may result in injury or death.

Correction:

Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to repair the seats free of charge. owner notification began october 23, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 800-843-5615.

Notes:

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:

01V270000 on 09/03/2001

Component:

Vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal

Manufactured:

05/31/2000 - 05/30/2001

Affected:

1,432

Defect:

Vehicle description: on certain school buses equipped with i-6 engines, plywood floors, and a driver insulation package, the accelerator pedal can stick in either a partial or full throttle position.

Consequence:

A vehicle crash can occur if the throttle is stuck and cannot return to the idle position, which may result in injury or death.

Correction:

Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to inspect and repair the bus(es) free of charge. owner notification began october 30, 2001. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 800-843-5615.

Notes:

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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