Amtran CS, FE, RE; International CS and 7 more (2000-2002): Seats
Recall 01V269000 · Aug 26, 2001 · American Transportation Corp.
3,694
vehicles affected
3,694
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 01V269000
- Date
- Aug 26, 2001
- Maker
- American Transportation Corp.
- Units affected
- 3,694
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Seats
- Model years
- 2000-2002
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THE SEAT COULD BLOCK THE AISLE TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT DURING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
11 models, 17 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Amtran | CS | 2000-2002 |
| Amtran | Fe | 2000-2002 |
| Amtran | RE | 2000-2002 |
| International | CS | 2002 |
| International | Fe | 2002 |
| International | IC | 2002 |
| International | RE | 2002 |
| International Harvester | CS | 2001 |
| International Harvester | Fe | 2001 |
| International Harvester | IC | 2001 |
| International Harvester | RE | 2001 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 01V269000?
11 models: Amtran CS (2000-2002), Amtran Fe (2000-2002), Amtran RE (2000-2002) and 8 more, about 3,694 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 01V269000?
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.
What can happen?
THE SEAT COULD BLOCK THE AISLE TO THE EMERGENCY EXIT DURING AN EMERGENCY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
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.