Recalls for your 1998 Amtran Cs

Recalls for 1998 Amtran Cs

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DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL


Posted on: 2001-09-04
Description
Vehicle description: on certain school buses equipped with i-6 engines, plywood floors, and a driver insulation package, the accelerator pedal can stick in either a partial or full throttle position.

Consequence
A vehicle crash can occur if the throttle is stuck and cannot return to the idle position, which may result in injury or death.

Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to inspect and repair the bus(es) free of charge.  Owner notification began october 30, 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).