NHTSA Recall 00V420000: Seats
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 768 vehicles. It affects 2001 Amtran Ic.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V420000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00305 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | December 14, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 3, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: school buses. These buses were built using the wrong hardware to secure the driver's seat to the driver's platform. The seat could become loose and separate.
Safety risk
This could result in the driver losing control of the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a kit which contains instructions and new hardware. The repair procedure will require adding additional mounting hardware to secure the seat to the platform.
Notes
Owner notification began january 3, 2001.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.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 00V420000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Amtran Ic | 2001 |
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.