Amtran Cs 2000
Model Cs made in 2000 by Amtran got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, vehicle speed control.
Model 2000
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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V269000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 08/18/1999 to 05/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 3694 | 10/23/2001 | ODI | IC CORPORATION | 08/26/2001 | 09/04/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The seat could block the aisle to the emergency exit during an emergency, which may result in injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V270000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 06/01/1999 to 05/31/2000 | 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). | |||||||||||||||