Amtran Conventional 1998
Model Conventional made in 1998 by Amtran got 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding structure. There were some recalls concerningseats and structure.
Model 1998
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
99V061000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 02/14/1997 to 02/26/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 7738 | 04/01/1999 | MFR | IC CORPORATION | 03/23/1999 | 03/25/1999 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | The hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began april 1, 1999.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 1-800-993-7686.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
98V200000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 02/14/1997 to 08/26/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 8083 | 09/21/1998 | MFR | IC CORPORATION | 08/28/1998 | 08/28/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Owner notification began september 21, 1998.owners who do not receive the free repair kit within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1-800-843-5615.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||||
98303 | 09/18/1998 | 609934 | A certain clothing articles become lodged in crevice at the attachment point of the service door and the manual control rod as a person is exiting the bus. yd | 04/11/2000 |