1997-2001 Amtran CS recall: accelerator pedal
American Transportation Corp. reported this safety recall on August 26, 2001. It covers about 1,432 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,432
- reported
- Aug 26, 2001
- owners notified
- Oct 30, 2001
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A vehicle crash can occur if the throttle is stuck and cannot return to the idle position, which may result in injury or death.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 01V270000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V270000
Is there a recall on the 1997-2001 Amtran CS accelerator pedal?
Yes. Recall 01V270000, reported on August 26, 2001, covers about 1,432 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V270000?
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.
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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