Recall 99V061000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Defect in 1993-1999 AMTRAN GENESIS
RECALL This recall affects up to 7,738 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 99V061000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 7,738 |
| Component | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1993 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1993 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1993 AMTRAN FE, 1993 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1994 AMTRAN FE, 1994 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1994 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1995 AMTRAN FE, 1995 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1995 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1995 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1996 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1996 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1996 AMTRAN FE, 1996 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1996 AMTRAN RE, 1997 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1997 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1997 AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL, 1997 AMTRAN RE, 1997 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1997 AMTRAN FE, 1998 AMTRAN FE, 1998 AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL, 1998 AMTRAN RE, 1998 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1999 AMTRAN FE, 1999 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1999 AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL, 1999 AMTRAN RE
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Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Related Recalls for AMTRAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V492000 | 2004 AMTRAN FE | SEATS | 8,165 | |
| 03V354000 | 2003 AMTRAN FE | STRUCTURE:BODY | 66,749 | |
| 04V498000 | 2001 AMTRAN FE | SEATS | 154 | |
| 04E058000 | 2003 AMTRAN FE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 300,000 | |
| 04V251000 | 2004 AMTRAN RE | VISIBILITY | 4,157 | |
| 04V097000 | 2003 AMTRAN CE | EQUIPMENT | 1,589 | |
| 04V010000 | 1999 AMTRAN FE | STRUCTURE:BODY | 7,321 | |
| 04V012000 | 2002 AMTRAN RE | VISIBILITY | 52 | |
| 03V326000 | 2004 AMTRAN FE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 75 | |
| 03V118000 | 2003 AMTRAN CE | SEATS | 159 |