2000 AMTRAN FE RECALL - #04V010000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
CERTAIN FE MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 14, 1991, AND MARCH 4, 2003. A GAP BETWEEN THE MODESTY PANEL AND THE WHEEL WELL LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN BE CREATED IF THE PANEL IS BENT OUT OF POSITION. UNDER THE PANEL, THE EDGES ARE SHARP AND JAGGED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2000 AMTRAN FE |
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| Manufacturer |
IC CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/8/1999 - 5/31/2000 |
| Recalled on |
1/15/2004 |
| Influenced by |
IC CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/20/2004 |
| # Affected |
7,321 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN FE MODEL SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 14, 1991, AND MARCH 4, 2003. A GAP BETWEEN THE MODESTY PANEL AND THE WHEEL WELL LOCATED BEHIND THE DRIVER'S SEAT CAN BE CREATED IF THE PANEL IS BENT OUT OF POSITION. UNDER THE PANEL, THE EDGES ARE SHARP AND JAGGED. |
| Consequences |
SHOULD SOMEONE REACH UNDER THE PANEL, THEY COULD CUT THIER HANDS, FINGERS, OR TOES ON THE JAGGED EDGES. |
| Corrective action |
IC WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN JANUARY 20, 2004. 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 CORPORATION COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-843-5615. CUSTOMERS CAN LOCATE THE NEAREST DEALER BY CALLING 1-800-993-7686. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2000 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
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