Recall 01V270000: American transportation corp.

Report received

Aug 26, 2001

Manufacturer

American transportation corp.

Potentially affected

1,432vehicles

Model years

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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: 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.

Possible consequence

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.