NHTSA Recall 01V269000: Seats
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,694 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the Amtran Cs.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V269000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | August 26, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 23, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 39-inch flip seats. The flip seats could bind in the occupied position and not return to the stored position when not occupied. The cushion frame support bar slides off the seat support pad, which could retain the seat in the occupied position.
Safety risk
The seat could block the aisle to the emergency exit during an emergency, which may result in injury or death.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to repair the seats free of charge. Owner notification began october 23, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 800-843-5615.
Notes
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 01V269000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Amtran Cs | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Amtran Fe | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Amtran Re | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| International Cs | 2002 |
| International Fe | 2002 |
| International Harvester Cs | 2001 |
| International Harvester Fe | 2001 |
| International Harvester Ic | 2001 |
| International Harvester Re | 2001 |
| International Ic | 2002 |
| International Re | 2002 |
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.