Amtran Conventional, FE, Genesis, RE and 2 more (1993-1999): Seats
Recall 99V061000 · Mar 23, 1999 · American Transportation Corp.
7,738
vehicles affected
7,738
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 99V061000
- Date
- Mar 23, 1999
- Maker
- American Transportation Corp.
- Units affected
- 7,738
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats > Front assembly > Recliner
- Model years
- 1993-1999
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FLIP SEATS AT THE EMERGENCY EXITS. THE SEAT CUSHION HINGE ON THE COMBINATION FLIP SEAT IS LOCATED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT IS WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE PASSENGER SITTING IN THE SEAT LOCATED BEHIND THE COMBO FLIP SEAT.
What can happen
THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 31 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 99V061000?
6 models: Amtran Conventional (1997-1999), Amtran Fe (1993-1999), Amtran Genesis (1993-1999) and 3 more, about 7,738 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 99V061000?
OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS.
What can happen?
THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.