Recalls: 1993 - AMTRAN - VOLUNTEER

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V200000 - STRUCTURE:BODY
  Recall Date: 08/28/1998

  Summary:
  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.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  IC CORPORATION
  
  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.

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V301000 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
  Recall Date: 12/02/1998

  Summary:
  VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE EMERGENCY DOOR HINGES THAT CONSIST OF STEEL PIN FITTINGS AND/OR LACKLUBRICATION CAN BIND FROM RUST AND/OR CORROSION.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  IC CORPORATION
  
  Consequence:
  THIS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOORS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
  
  Remedy:
  OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE OWNERS CAN CONTACT AN AMTRAN DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEY SO DESIRE.

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V061000 - SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
  Recall Date: 03/25/1999

  Summary:
  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.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  IC CORPORATION
  
  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.