Recall 99V061000: 1993–1999 Amtran Genesis and 2 other models

Report received

Mar 23, 1999

Manufacturer

American transportation corp.

Potentially affected

7,738vehicles

Model years

1993–1999

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 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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1993 Amtran Genesis0 complaints
• 1994 Amtran Genesis0 complaints
• 1995 Amtran Genesis2 complaints
• 1996 Amtran Genesis0 complaints
• 1997 Amtran Genesis0 complaints
• 1998 Amtran Genesis1 complaints
• 1999 Amtran Genesis0 complaints
• 1996 Amtran RE2 complaints
• 1997 Amtran RE0 complaints
• 1998 Amtran RE0 complaints
• 1999 Amtran RE0 complaints
• 1993 Amtran Volunteer0 complaints
• 1994 Amtran Volunteer2 complaints
• 1995 Amtran Volunteer0 complaints
• 1996 Amtran Volunteer0 complaints
• 1997 Amtran Volunteer0 complaints