AMTRAN FE 2003: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03V195000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AMTRAN | FE | 2003 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2003-04-10 | 2003-05-20 | 2003-05-28 |
Production Dates: 2003-02-27 - 2003-03-03
Manufacturers Involved: IC CORPORATION
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03302
Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 13
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." THESE BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE EMERGENCY EXIT REQUIREMENTS.
DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT PASSENGERS FROM EXITING THE BUS, WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
DEALERS WILL ADD ONE ROOF EXIT IN THE CENTER OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND ARRANGEMENTS MADE TO REMEDY THEIR BUSES.
IC RECALL NO. 03302.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
