AMTRAN FE 1996: STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V354000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMTRAN | FE | 1996 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-02-03 | 2003-09-23 | 2004-01-15 |
Production Dates: 1995-06-27 - 1996-08-12
Manufacturers Involved: IC CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03305
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 66749
Report Initiator: OVSC OVSC Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 221
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.
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE JOINT STRENGHT COULD FAIL POSSIBILY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
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."
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'.
