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2002 Amtran Ic

Component

Structure:Frame And Members

Consequence of Defect

certain school buses equipped with an optional between-the-frame mounted fuel tanks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these buses were built with the wrong crossmember. the crossmember installed was not of the same strength that was used in the certification of the fuel system to fmvss no. 301.

Corrective Action

failure of the crossmember during a crash could reduce the effectiveness of the integrity of the fuel system allowing leakage that exceeds regulation requirements. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Recall Notes

dealers will install a new crossmember. owner notification began july 29, 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1-800-843-5615.

2001 Amtran Ic

Component

Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses equipped with bus boy cross view mirrors fail to meet the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors." the left and right convex mirrors are located too low.

Corrective Action

pedestrians could be injured or killed if the driver of the school bus cannot see them.

Recall Notes

owners will be instructed to replace the mirror mounting arms and brackets. owners will be provided with instructions and repair kits. owner notification began june 25, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 800-843-5615.

2001 Amtran Ic

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 565, "vehicle identification number requirements." these vehicles were built with improper model codes.

Corrective Action

these errors will affect the registration of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a correct certification label and installation instructions.

2001 Amtran Ic

Component

Seats

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. these buses were built using the wrong hardware to secure the driver's seat to the driver's platform. the seat could become loose and separate.

Corrective Action

this could result in the driver losing control of the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a kit which contains instructions and new hardware. the repair procedure will require adding additional mounting hardware to secure the seat to the platform.

2001 Amtran Ic

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 565, "vehicle identification number requirements." the vehicles have the wrong model year code in the vehicle identification number (vin).

Corrective Action

these errors will affect the registration of the vehicle.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with corrected certification labels.

2000 Amtran Ic

Component

Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior

Consequence of Defect

vehicle description: school buses equipped with bus boy cross view mirrors fail to meet the requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors." the left and right convex mirrors are located too low.

Corrective Action

pedestrians could be injured or killed if the driver of the school bus cannot see them.

Recall Notes

owners will be instructed to replace the mirror mounting arms and brackets. owners will be provided with instructions and repair kits. owner notification began june 25, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 800-843-5615.