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1999 AMTRAN RE
 (8 Recalls Found)

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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign No. 99V038000
Defect Summary:TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES. SOME REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT USING INCORRECT MOUNTING HARDWARE. IMPROPER TORQUE OF THE FASTENER OR FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE BRAKES TO THE REAR AXLE COULD ALLOW BRAKE GROUPS TO SEPARATION FROM THE REAR AXLE.
Consequence Summary:SEPARATION OF THE REAR AXLE COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS/OWNERS WILL INSPECT THE MOUNTING HARDWARE AND REPLACE THE LOCK NUTS IF NECESSARY.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:IC CORPORATION
Begin Date of Manufacturing:19981016
End Date of Manufacturing:19990209
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:523
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:19990407
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Report Received Date:19990301
Record Creation Date:19990302
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:65833

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
NHTSA Campaign No. 00V232101
Defect Summary:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH BENDIX AIR ABS WITH AN EC-17 1030R ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU). THERE HAVE BEEN REPORTS OF UNWANTED ABS ACTIVATION AT LOW SPEEDS CAUSED BY 1) CHAFED ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR WIRES ON ROTATING PARTS OR 2) A DAMAGED COMPONENT AT THE WHEEL END THAT GENERATES A CERTAIN TYPE OF ERRATIC SENSOR SIGNAL.
Consequence Summary:THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS. THIS COULD RESULT IN EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES AND A POSSIBLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:IC CORPORATION
Begin Date of Manufacturing:19980301
End Date of Manufacturing:20000713
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:6259
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20000925
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE
Report Received Date:20000821
Record Creation Date:20001120
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:56888

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign No. 01V057000
Defect Summary:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES. SOME CERTIFICATION LABELS DISPLAYED THE INCORRECT TIRE PRESSURE FOR THE TIRE SPECIFIED TO MEET THE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATING FOR THE FRONT AND/OR REAR AXLES. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS," AND 49 CFR PART 567, "CERTIFICATION."
Consequence Summary:UNDER OR OVER-INFLATED TIRES CAN CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO PREMATURE TIRE FAILURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A SUDDEN BLOWOUT OR OTHER FAILURE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Corrective Summary:NEW CERTIFICATION LABELS ARE BEING PROVIDED TO OWNERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 16, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE CERTIFICATION LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-993-7686.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:IC CORPORATION
Begin Date of Manufacturing:19940215
End Date of Manufacturing:19990112
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:554
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20010316
Recall Initiator:OVSC
Manufacturer that Filed Report:AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Report Received Date:20010223
Record Creation Date:20010228
Regulation Part Number:571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:120
Caroops Record ID:56802

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
NHTSA Campaign No. 01V241000
Defect Summary:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES WERE BUILT WITH A POOR QUALITY HEATER/DEFROSTER BLOWER SWITCH. IN SOME CASES THIS HAS CAUSED THE MELTING OF THE HEATER HARNESS CONNECTOR AT THE SWITCH TERMINALS OR THE HIGH-SPEED WIRE INSULATION AT THE CONNECTOR. ALSO, SOME OF THE UNITS HAD IMPROPER CIRCUIT PROTECTION SIZE INSTALLED IN THE HEATER DEFROSTER CIRCUIT.
Consequence Summary:IF AN OPERATOR DETECTS SMOKE OR THE SMELL OF MELTING WIRE INSULATION FROM THE BLOWER CONTROL PANEL, THE OPERATION OF THE HEATER/DEFROSTER AT HIGH SPEED SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED UNTIL THE REPAIR IS MADE.
Corrective Summary:OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS TO REPLACE THE SWITCH AND SWITCH HARNESS WITH A NEW SWITCH, SWITCH HARNESS, RELAY AND RELAY HARNESS. FOR THE RE UNITS BUILT PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1999, THE KIT WILL ALSO INCLUDE A 20-AMPERE MANUAL CIRCUIT BREAKER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 800-843-5615.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:IC CORPORATION
Begin Date of Manufacturing:19980601
End Date of Manufacturing:19990531
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:11944
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20011215
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Report Received Date:20011120
Record Creation Date:20010731
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:48154

STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign No. 03V354000
Defect Summary:CE MODEL SCHOOL BUSES WHICH FAIL TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH. THE ROOF TOP SHEET MAY BE IMPROPERLY LOCATED, REDUCING THE MATERIAL EDGE DISTANCE AT THE RIVET LINE.
Consequence Summary:IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE JOINT STRENGHT COULD FAIL POSSIBILY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Corrective Summary:IC WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL PROVIDE INSPECTION AND REPAIR INSTRUCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2005. 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 IC CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (WE DO NOT YET HAVE A TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR THIS CAMPAIGN.)
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:IC CORPORATION
Begin Date of Manufacturing:19980601
End Date of Manufacturing:19991101
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:66749
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20050203
Recall Initiator:OVSC
Manufacturer that Filed Report:IC CORPORATION
Report Received Date:20030923
Record Creation Date:20040115
Regulation Part Number:571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:221
Caroops Record ID:23859

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
NHTSA Campaign No. 99V146000
Defect Summary:VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. SOME REAR EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE VERTICAL OPENING REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED BY FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."
Consequence Summary:IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Corrective Summary:OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY THE DEFECT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, AN AMTRAN DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:IC CORPORATION
Begin Date of Manufacturing:19980321
End Date of Manufacturing:19990421
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:1591
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20000106
Recall Initiator:OVSC
Manufacturer that Filed Report:AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Report Received Date:19990614
Record Creation Date:19990616
Regulation Part Number:571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:217
Caroops Record ID:23625

VISIBILITY
NHTSA Campaign No. 04V012000
Defect Summary:CERTAIN COMMERCIAL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH T-SLIDE OVAL WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." INCORRECT SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS WERE INSTALLED.
Consequence Summary:PASSENGERS COULD BE PREVENTED FROM EXITING THE BUS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Summary:DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDOWS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 18, 2003. 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 AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:IC CORPORATION
Begin Date of Manufacturing:19981015
End Date of Manufacturing:19981105
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:52
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:20031207
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:IC CORPORATION
Report Received Date:20040102
Record Creation Date:20040113
Regulation Part Number:571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:217
Caroops Record ID:14645

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
NHTSA Campaign No. 99V061000
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary:THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Summary:OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS.
Manufacturer of Recalled Product:IC CORPORATION
Begin Date of Manufacturing:19950501
End Date of Manufacturing:19990226
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report:V
Potenial Number of Units Affected:7738
Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer:19990401
Recall Initiator:MFR
Manufacturer that Filed Report:AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Report Received Date:19990323
Record Creation Date:19990325
Regulation Part Number:
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Caroops Record ID:14079
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