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1998 AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL

2 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs

99V061000 Mar 23, 1999
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect 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.
Consequence
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.
7,738 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
98V200000 Aug 28, 1998
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH CODE G47AODM OUTWARD OPENING SERVICE DOOR AND CODE G47ACDC OR G47A5DC MANUAL DOOR CONTROL. CERTAIN CLOTHING ARTICLES SUCH AS DRAW STRINGS CAN BECOME LODGED BETWEEN THE CONTROL ROD CLEVIS AND THE ATTACHMENT AT THE DOOR AS A PERSON IS EXITING THE BUS.
Consequence
IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE OF THIS SITUATION, THE ENTRANCE DOOR MAY BE CLOSED, CAPTURING THE ITEM IN THE DOOR. DEATH OR INJURY COULD OCCUR TO THE PERSON EXITING THE BUS.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
8,083 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID1
98303 Sep 18, 1998
162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
A CERTAIN CLOTHING ARTICLES BECOME LODGED IN CREVICE AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT OF THE SERVICE DOOR AND THE MANUAL CONTROL ROD AS A PERSON IS EXITING THE BUS. YD

AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL across all model years (1997–1999).

6 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
1999 2 0 View
1998 (current) 2 0
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