Recall
Amtran Re — 99V146000
NHTSA ID
99V146000
Make
Amtran
Model
Re
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1999-06-14
Component
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Units Affected
1,591
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
99-305
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
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
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.