2000 Tpi Amtran Re Recalls

All 2000 Tpi Amtran Re recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.

October 19th, 1999
Recalled Component
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
Recall Date
October 19th, 1999
Units Effected
2,847
NHTSA Campaign Number: 99E030000
Manufacturer: TRANSPORTATION PROD., INC
Manufactured Begin Date: March 1st, 1998
Manufactured End Date: July 16th, 1999
Date of Owner Notification: October 1st, 1999

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: EMERGENCY EGRESS WINDOWS. THESE WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE RELEASE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

Consequence Summary:
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THESE WINDOWS MAY NOT OPEN PROPERLY WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURIES TO AN OCCUPANT.

Corrective Summary:
TPI WILL PROVIDE THE PARTS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNERS OF THESE BUSES.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 1, 1999.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 TPI AT 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).

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