2003 AMTRAN FE RECALL - #03V354000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2003 AMTRAN FE |
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| Manufacturer |
IC CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/3/2002 - 3/4/2003 |
| Recalled on |
1/15/2004 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE |
| Owners Notified on |
2/3/2005 |
| # Affected |
66,749 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE JOINT STRENGHT COULD FAIL POSSIBILY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective action |
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.) |
| Notes |
IC RECALL NO. 03305.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 |
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for EQUIPMENT
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
2003 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
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