| Make : AMTRAN | Model : IC | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000317 - 20001009 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 00V420000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20011203 | Date Received by ODI: 20001214 | Date Added to Database: 20001218 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: IC CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 00305 | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 768 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER LOSING CONTROL OF THE BUS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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