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2002 Amtran Cs

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the seat could block the aisle to the emergency exit during an emergency, which may result in injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Amtran Cs

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a vehicle crash can occur if the throttle is stuck and cannot return to the idle position, which may result in injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.

2001 Amtran Cs

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the seat could block the aisle to the emergency exit during an emergency, which may result in injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Amtran Cs

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a vehicle crash can occur if the throttle is stuck and cannot return to the idle position, which may result in injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.

2000 Amtran Cs

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

the seat could block the aisle to the emergency exit during an emergency, which may result in injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.

1999 Amtran Cs

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a vehicle crash can occur if the throttle is stuck and cannot return to the idle position, which may result in injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.

1998 Amtran Cs

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a vehicle crash can occur if the throttle is stuck and cannot return to the idle position, which may result in injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.

1997 Amtran Cs

Component

Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal

Consequence of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

a vehicle crash can occur if the throttle is stuck and cannot return to the idle position, which may result in injury or death.

Recall Notes

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.