Recall 01V269000: 2000–2002 Amtran RE and 3 other models

Report received

Aug 26, 2001

Manufacturer

American transportation corp.

Potentially affected

3,694vehicles

Model years

2000–2002

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2000 Amtran RE0 complaints
• 2001 Amtran RE1 complaints
• 2002 Amtran RE0 complaints
• 2002 International IC2 complaints
• 2002 International RE0 complaints
• 2001 International Harvester FE0 complaints