1998-1999 Amtran Re recall: windshield
American Transportation Corp. reported this safety recall on June 14, 1999. It covers about 1,591 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,591
- reported
- Jun 14, 1999
- owners notified
- Jan 6, 2000
Visibility: windshield
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses. Some rear emergency exit windows do not meet the vertical opening requirements as specified by fmvss no. 217, "bus window retention and release."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, personal injury could occur.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with instructions on how to identify the defect and repair procedures. If the owner prefers, an amtran dealer can perform the remedy for them.
Recall number 99V146000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 99V146000
Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Amtran Re windshield?
Yes. Recall 99V146000, reported on June 14, 1999, covers about 1,591 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V146000?
Owners will be provided with instructions on how to identify the defect and repair procedures. If the owner prefers, an amtran dealer can perform the remedy for them.
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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