Recall 01V269000 — SEATS Defect in 2000-2002 INTERNATIONAL CS
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,694 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V269000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,694 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2000 AMTRAN FE, 2000 AMTRAN RE, 2000 AMTRAN CS, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER IC, 2001 AMTRAN RE, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER CS, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RE, 2001 AMTRAN FE, 2001 AMTRAN CS, 2001 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER FE, 2002 INTERNATIONAL CS, 2002 AMTRAN RE, 2002 INTERNATIONAL FE, 2002 INTERNATIONAL IC, 2002 AMTRAN CS, 2002 INTERNATIONAL RE, 2002 AMTRAN FE
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THE SEAT COULD BLOCK THE AISLE TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT DURING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
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.
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