SeatsRecall 00V-420 · 2001 Amtran IC

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall 00V-420 covers 768 2001 Amtran IC for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 2000.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected7681 model

ReportedDec 14, 2000Owners notified Dec 3, 2001

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 00V420000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES WERE BUILT USING THE WRONG HARDWARE TO SECURE THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM. THE SEAT COULD BECOME LOOSE AND SEPARATE.

The risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER LOSING CONTROL OF THE BUS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A KIT WHICH CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW HARDWARE. THE REPAIR PROCEDURE WILL REQUIRE ADDING ADDITIONAL MOUNTING HARDWARE TO SECURE THE SEAT TO THE PLATFORM.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 3, 2001.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 1-800-843-5615.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Amtran IC2001

Built from March 17, 2000 to October 9, 2000. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.