NHTSA recall 01V270000
Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal
Amtran CS
Reported Aug 26, 20011,432 vehicles affectedAMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.Built Nov 9, 1996 – May 31, 1997
The defect
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.
The risk
A vehicle crash can occur if the throttle IS stuck and cannot return to the idle position, which may result in injury or death.
The remedy
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.