Make : AMTRAN | Model : SS | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : - 19990910 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V252000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19991022 | Date Received by ODI: 19990917 | Date Added to Database: 19990928 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: IC CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 99307 | ||
Component: SEATS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 177 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ANCHOR SEATS. SOME OF THE SEATS WERE BUILT WITH A SEAT MOUNTING BOLT THAT FAILED DURING TESTING. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO INSPECT TO THE DEFECT AND REPAIR THE DEFECT BY REPLACING ONE BOLT PER SEAT. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 210 | |
Notes:
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