Visibility: windshieldRecall 99V-146 · 1998–1999 Amtran RE

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall 99V-146 covers 1,591 1998–1999 Amtran RE for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on June 14, 1999.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,5911 model

ReportedJun 14, 1999Owners notified Jan 6, 2000

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 99V146000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. SOME REAR EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE VERTICAL OPENING REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED BY FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

What to do

The fix

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY THE DEFECT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, AN AMTRAN DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM.

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 6, 2000. 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).

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 RE1998, 1999

Built from March 21, 1998 to April 21, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.