NHTSA Recall 00V182000: Anchorage (seat belts)
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 237 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Amtran Fe.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V182000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00-301 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS › FRONT › ANCHORAGE |
| Report received | July 5, 2000 |
| Owner notification | August 11, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: school buses with or without seat belts equipped with between the frame rail fuel tank option and 39 and 45 inch anchor passenger seats (seat belt ready seats). These buses were built without the under floor reinforcement plate on the inboard seat mountings about the tank. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Safety risk
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained resulting in personal injury.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with instructions on inspection, repairing and reinforcement plates. Owner notification began august 11, 2000. 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.
Notes
Amtran recall no. 00-301.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V182000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.