2000-2002 Amtran CS, Amtran Fe and others recall: seats
American Transportation Corp. reported this safety recall on August 26, 2001. It covers about 3,694 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 3,694
- reported
- Aug 26, 2001
- owners notified
- Oct 23, 2001
Seats
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The seat could block the aisle to the emergency exit during an emergency, which may result in injury or death.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V269000
Affected vehicles
- Amtran CS 2000-2002 200020012002
- Amtran Fe 2000-2002 200020012002
- Amtran Re 2000-2002 200020012002
- International CS 2002 2002
- International Fe 2002 2002
- International Ic 2002 2002
- International Re 2002 2002
- International Harvester CS 2001 2001
- International Harvester Fe 2001 2001
- International Harvester Ic 2001 2001
- International Harvester Re 2001 2001
Questions about recall 01V269000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2002 Amtran CS, Amtran Fe and others seats?
Yes. Recall 01V269000, reported on August 26, 2001, covers about 3,694 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V269000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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