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1999 Amtran Conventional

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.

Recall Notes

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

1999 Amtran Conventional

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses built with code g47aodm outward opening service door and code g47acdc or g47a5dc manual door control. certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged between the control rod clevis and the attachment at the door as a person is exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

if the driver is unaware of this situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. death or injury could occur to the person exiting the bus.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1998 Amtran Conventional

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.

Recall Notes

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

1998 Amtran Conventional

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses built with code g47aodm outward opening service door and code g47acdc or g47a5dc manual door control. certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged between the control rod clevis and the attachment at the door as a person is exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

if the driver is unaware of this situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. death or injury could occur to the person exiting the bus.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1997 Amtran Conventional

Component

Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.

Recall Notes

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

1997 Amtran Conventional

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses built with code g47aodm outward opening service door and code g47acdc or g47a5dc manual door control. certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged between the control rod clevis and the attachment at the door as a person is exiting the bus.

Corrective Action

if the driver is unaware of this situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. death or injury could occur to the person exiting the bus.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.