2002 AMTRAN IC — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 AMTRAN IC
The 2002 AMTRAN IC has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 AMTRAN IC
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2002 AMTRAN IC, potentially affecting up to 123 vehicles.
Recall 02V173000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
| 123 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL BETWEEN-THE-FRAME MOUNTED FUEL TANKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THESE BUSES WERE BUILT WITH THE WRONG CROSSMEMBER. THE CROSSMEMBER INSTALLED WAS NOT OF THE SAME STRENGTH THAT WAS USED IN THE CERTIFICATION OF THE FUEL SYSTEM TO FMVSS NO. 301.
Consequence: FAILURE OF THE CROSSMEMBER DURING A CRASH COULD REDUCE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE INTEGRITY OF THE FUEL SYSTEM ALLOWING LEAKAGE THAT EXCEEDS REGULATION REQUIREMENTS. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW CROSSMEMBER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 29, 2002. 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 AMTRAN IC
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 AMTRAN IC. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
BRAKE HOSES TOO LONG/RUBBING ON TIRES. *NLM
Safety Rating for the 2002 AMTRAN IC
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 AMTRAN IC in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 AMTRAN IC
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 AMTRAN IC
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AMTRAN IC
- 2000 AMTRAN IC — 0 complaints
- 2001 AMTRAN IC — 0 complaints
- 2002 AMTRAN IC (current)
Other AMTRAN Models
- AMTRAN RE — 4 total complaints
- AMTRAN GENESIS — 3 total complaints
- AMTRAN VOLUNTEER — 2 total complaints
- AMTRAN COMMERCIAL — 1 total complaint
- AMTRAN 1552SC — 0 total complaints
- AMTRAN BUS — 0 total complaints
- AMTRAN CE — 0 total complaints
- AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL — 0 total complaints