Amtran/fmvss 210/reinforcement plate
Defect Summary
Vehicle description: school buses with or without seat belts equipped with between the frame rail fuel tank option and 39 and 45 inch anchor passenger seats (seat belt ready seats). these buses were built without the under floor reinforcement plate on the inboard seat mountings about the tank. this does not comply with the requirements of fmvss 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, the seat occupant may not be properly restrained resulting in personal injury.
Corrective Action
Owners will be provided with instructions on inspection, repairing and reinforcement plates. owner notification began august 11, 2000. 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 1-800-843-5615.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Ic Corporation or involving Seat Belts.
FAQ: Recall 00V182000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00V182000?
NHTSA recall 00V182000 was issued by Ic Corporation on July 5, 2000. It addresses: Amtran/fmvss 210/reinforcement plate. The recall affects approximately 237 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ic Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V182000 or the manufacturer campaign number 00-301. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.