Amtran, Ward 1993–1999 Seats recall
Recalled March 23, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V061000 · Amtran
Hazard
THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS.
Units
7,738 units
Description
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 to do
OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS.
Product
Amtran CONVENTIONAL · Amtran FE · Amtran GENESIS · Amtran RE · Amtran VOLUNTEER
Manufacturer(s)
IC CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →