1993-1999 Amtran Conventional, Amtran Fe and others recall: recliner

American Transportation Corp. reported this safety recall on March 23, 1999. It covers about 7,738 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 7,738
reported: Mar 23, 1999
owners notified: Apr 1, 1999

Seats: front assembly: recliner

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: The hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.
Remedy: Owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.

Recall number 99V061000

Affected vehicles

Amtran Conventional 1997-1999 1997 1998 1999
Amtran Fe 1993-1999 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Amtran Genesis 1993-1999 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Amtran Re 1996-1999 1996 1997 1998 1999
Amtran Volunteer 1993-1997 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Ward Volunteer 1993-1997 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Questions about recall 99V061000

Is there a recall on the 1993-1999 Amtran Conventional, Amtran Fe and others recliner?

Yes. Recall 99V061000, reported on March 23, 1999, covers about 7,738 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V061000?

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

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.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Amtran Conventional?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history