2003 AMTRAN RE RECALL - #04V097000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
ON CERTAIN "SPECIAL NEEDS" SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SUR-LOC "L" WHEELCHAIR TRACKS, THE LIFT MOUNTING BOLTS COULD CORRODE IF MOISTURE OCCURS IN THE TREATED PLYWOOD FLOOR.
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| Vehicle |
2003 AMTRAN RE |
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| Manufacturer |
IC CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
8/12/2002 - 2/24/2003 |
| Recalled on |
3/3/2004 |
| Influenced by |
IC CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
3/23/2004 |
| # Affected |
1,589 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN "SPECIAL NEEDS" SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH SUR-LOC "L" WHEELCHAIR TRACKS, THE LIFT MOUNTING BOLTS COULD CORRODE IF MOISTURE OCCURS IN THE TREATED PLYWOOD FLOOR. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD REDUCE THE FUNCTION OF THE TRACK OR THE STRENGTH OF THE LIFT MOUNTING BOLTS RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SUR-LOC "L" TRACKS WITH PROTECTED TRACKS AND MOUNTING HARDWARE. ALSO, LIFT FLOOR-MOUNTING BOLTS WILL BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MARCH 19, 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 AT 1-800-843-5615. |
| Notes |
IC RECALL NO. 04301.CUSTOMER'S CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2003 AMTRAN RE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2003 AMTRAN RE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
2003 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY
2003 AMTRAN RE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2003 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY
2003 AMTRAN RE Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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