2002 AMTRAN RE RECALL - #04V251000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OPERATE THE EMERGENCY EXIT DID NOT MEET THE MINIMAL LETTER HEIGHT OF 1-CENTERMETER. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 217, BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE.
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 |
7/31/2000 - 4/12/2004 |
| Recalled on |
5/27/2004 |
| Influenced by |
IC CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/25/2004 |
| # Affected |
4,157 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES, THE INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO OPERATE THE EMERGENCY EXIT DID NOT MEET THE MINIMAL LETTER HEIGHT OF 1-CENTERMETER. THESE BUSES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO 217, BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE. |
| Consequences |
THE LABEL MAY NOT BE VISIBLE TO THE OPERATOR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY IF THE OCCUPANTS CANNOT EXIT THE BUS QUICKLY. |
| Corrective action |
IC WILL MAIL NEW LABELS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2004. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT IC AT 501-505-2190. |
| Notes |
IC RECALL NO. 04302.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 |
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for SEATS
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, DOOR
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for SEATS
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