Amtran Cs 1998
Model Cs made in 1998 by Amtran got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning vehicle speed control .
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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VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
01V270000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 06/01/1997 to 05/31/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1432 | 10/30/2001 | ODI | IC CORPORATION | 08/26/2001 | 09/04/2001 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | A vehicle crash can occur if the throttle is stuck and cannot return to the idle position, which may result in injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). |