Recall 00V-420: 2001 Amtran IC

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Dec 14, 2000, covering about 768 vehicles.

NHTSA number
00V-420
Report date
Dec 14, 2000
Vehicles affected
768
Owners notified
Dec 3, 2001

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.

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.

Notes

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 details

ManufacturerAMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
ComponentSeats
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number00V420000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Amtran IC2001All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 00V-420?

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.

How is recall 00V-420 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.