2004 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 |
2004 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 |
2004 AMTRAN RE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2004 AMTRAN RE Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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