Recall
Amtran Genesis — 99V061000
NHTSA ID
99V061000
Make
Amtran
Model
Genesis
Years Affected
1993
Recall Date
1999-03-23
Component
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Units Affected
7,738
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
99-303
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
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.