2002 AMTRAN RE RECALL - #04V012000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY
CERTAIN COMMERCIAL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH T-SLIDE OVAL WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." INCORRECT SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS WERE INSTALLED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 AMTRAN RE |
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| Manufacturer |
IC CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
1/29/2002 - 1/29/2002 |
| Recalled on |
1/13/2004 |
| Influenced by |
IC CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/7/2003 |
| # Affected |
52 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY |
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| Description |
CERTAIN COMMERCIAL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH T-SLIDE OVAL WINDOWS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." INCORRECT SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS WERE INSTALLED. |
| Consequences |
PASSENGERS COULD BE PREVENTED FROM EXITING THE BUS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WINDOWS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 18, 2003. 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. |
| Notes |
IC RECALL NO. 03307.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 |
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for SEATS
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for SEATS
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