Recall 99V-252: 1999 Amtran Fe, 1999 Amtran RS and 1 more
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Sep 17, 1999, covering about 177 vehicles.
The problem
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."
The risk
In the event of a crash, personal injury could occur.
The fix
Owners will be instructed on how to inspect to the defect and repair the defect by replacing one bolt per seat.
Notes
Amtran recall no. 99307. Owner notification began october 22, 1999. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact AM-tran at 1-800-993-7686.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V252000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 99V-252?
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."
How is recall 99V-252 fixed?
Owners will be instructed on how to inspect to the defect and repair the defect by replacing one bolt per seat.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.