Vehicle recall 99V195000 · July 20, 1999

1999 Amtran FE

Vehicle description: school bus.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: school bus. Some forward handrails with outward opening entrance doors were built with the hand rail mounting too close to the engine cover. Certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged in the forward handrails at the bus doors when a person is exiting the bus.
Consequence: If the driver is unaware of the situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. Death or injury can occur to the person exiting the bus.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to identify the defect and repair procedures. If the owner prefers, an amtran dealer can perform the remedy for them.
Notes: Owner notification began August 12, 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 amtran at 1-800-993-7686. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 99V195000
Reported to NHTSA: July 20, 1999
Filed by: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 99-306
Owner notification: August 12, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 91
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body

Recall 99V195000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Amtran FE (1999): 1999

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