Recall 03V354000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1984-2005 AMTRAN FE
RECALL This recall affects up to 66,749 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V354000 |
| Manufacturer | IC CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 66,749 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1984 AMTRAN CE, 1986 AMTRAN CE, 1987 AMTRAN CE, 1988 AMTRAN CE, 1989 AMTRAN CE, 1990 AMTRAN CE, 1991 AMTRAN CE, 1992 AMTRAN FE, 1992 AMTRAN CE, 1993 AMTRAN CE, 1993 AMTRAN FE, 1994 AMTRAN CE, 1994 AMTRAN FE, 1995 AMTRAN CE, 1995 AMTRAN FE, 1995 AMTRAN RE, 1996 AMTRAN RE, 1996 AMTRAN FE, 1996 AMTRAN CE, 1997 AMTRAN FE, 1997 AMTRAN CE, 1997 AMTRAN RE, 1998 AMTRAN RE, 1998 AMTRAN FE, 1998 AMTRAN CE, 1999 AMTRAN FE, 1999 AMTRAN RE, 1999 AMTRAN CE, 2000 AMTRAN FE, 2000 AMTRAN RE, 2000 AMTRAN CE, 2001 AMTRAN RE, 2001 AMTRAN CE, 2001 AMTRAN FE, 2002 AMTRAN RE, 2002 AMTRAN FE, 2002 AMTRAN CE, 2003 AMTRAN FE, 2003 AMTRAN RE, 2003 AMTRAN CE, 2004 AMTRAN CE, 2004 AMTRAN FE, 2004 AMTRAN RE, 2005 IC CE
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Defect Description
CE MODEL SCHOOL BUSES WHICH FAIL TO COMPLY TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 221, SCHOOL BUS BODY JOINT STRENGTH. THE ROOF TOP SHEET MAY BE IMPROPERLY LOCATED, REDUCING THE MATERIAL EDGE DISTANCE AT THE RIVET LINE.
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE JOINT STRENGHT COULD FAIL POSSIBILY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
IC WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND WILL PROVIDE INSPECTION AND REPAIR INSTRUCTION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 25, 2005. 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 IC CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (WE DO NOT YET HAVE A TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR THIS CAMPAIGN.)
Related Recalls for AMTRAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V492000 | 2004 AMTRAN FE | SEATS | 8,165 | |
| 04V498000 | 2001 AMTRAN FE | SEATS | 154 | |
| 04E058000 | 2003 AMTRAN FE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 300,000 | |
| 04V251000 | 2004 AMTRAN RE | VISIBILITY | 4,157 | |
| 04V097000 | 2003 AMTRAN CE | EQUIPMENT | 1,589 | |
| 04V010000 | 1999 AMTRAN FE | STRUCTURE:BODY | 7,321 | |
| 04V012000 | 2002 AMTRAN RE | VISIBILITY | 52 | |
| 03V326000 | 2004 AMTRAN FE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 75 | |
| 03V118000 | 2003 AMTRAN CE | SEATS | 159 | |
| 03V195000 | 2000 AMTRAN FE | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 13 |