Amtran Fe 2003

Model Fe made in 2003 by Amtran got 1 investigation as well as 11 recalls. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningequipment and equipment adaptive.

Model 2003

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
04V097000IC CORPORATIONfrom 08/12/2002 to 02/24/2003V (Vehicle)158903/23/2004MFRIC CORPORATION02/24/200403/03/2004
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThis could reduce the function of the track or the strength of the lift mounting bolts resulting in personal injury to the occupants.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesIc 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).
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
04V469000IC CORPORATION V (Vehicle)1220MFRIC CORPORATION09/21/200409/24/2004
Defect SummaryCertain my 2001-2005 amtran/ic corporation ce, fe, and re school buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective SummarySure-lok will notify ic's customers and repair the buses on ic's behalf at no cost to the customer. the recall began august 16, 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 sure-lok at 1-908-231-1804.
Notes
04E058000SURE-LOK, INC.from 06/05/2002 to 02/10/2003E (Equipment)30000008/16/2004MFRIC CORPORATION08/06/200408/13/2004
Defect SummaryCertain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13 for use on certain school and transit buses. the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to the seat occupant and/or other passengers.
Corrective SummarySure-lok will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. the recall began august 16, 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 sure-lok customer service at 866-787-3565.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
03V054000IC CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/1999 to 02/28/2003V (Vehicle)46MFRIC CORPORATION02/20/200302/24/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain school bus warning lamps, a static electricity discharge can occur during normal services or handling. this discharge can potentially initiate a chemical reaction of materials within the lamp which could cause the lens to fracture.
Consequence SummaryIf the lens fractures, it can cause injuries to persons directly in front of it.
Corrective SummarySound off will notify the customers and make arrangements to go out to the operating facilities and replace the warning lamps free of charge. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sound off at 800-338-7337 or ic at 501-505-2190.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SEATS
04V492000IC CORPORATIONfrom 06/05/2002 to 03/05/2003V (Vehicle)816506/03/2005ODIIC CORPORATION09/28/200410/15/2004
Defect SummaryCertain fe school and commercial buses built with ce white driver seats with a pedestal style mount and manufactured between january 10, 1992 through february 24, 2004. these pedestals can develop cracks rendering the seat unstable.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the base, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryIc will notify its customers and repair the seat by replacing the upper portion of the assembly with a more robust design. the recall began june 3, 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 compliance department at 1-800-843-5615.
NotesIc predicts parts will be available in the second week of may 2005.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
04V498000IC CORPORATIONfrom 01/08/2002 to 01/08/2003V (Vehicle)15410/05/2004MFRIC CORPORATION10/28/200410/15/2004
Defect SummaryCertain 1998, 2000-2005 my ce, fe, and re school buses built with one or more ce white 30-inch child restraint seats and manufactured between march 25, 1998 and august 24, 2004. the seat cushion retention may not retain the seat in all circumstances.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a sudden stop, the seat cushion may tip forward and may become unattached causing the passenger to slide off the seat and/or be trapped by the seat cushion. this action could possibly result in personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryIc corp will notify its customers and will repair the cushion by adding a clip to the cushion tying it to the seat frame. the recall began on october 5, 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 compliance department at 1-800-843-5615.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
03V326000IC CORPORATIONfrom 11/04/2002 to 11/04/2002V (Vehicle)7510/29/2003MFRIC CORPORATION08/28/200309/04/2003
Defect SummaryCertain flat floor school buses were built with the incorrect hydraulic brake drop hoses from frame to axle. the hoses installed were 3 inches shorter than specified and may fail from tension caused by axle articulation.
Consequence SummaryThis hose failure will result in the loss of rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the hoses and bleed the brake system. owner notification began on october 9, 2003. owners should contact ic at 1-800-843-5615.
NotesIc recall no. 03304.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
02V343000IC CORPORATIONfrom 07/11/2002 to 11/06/2002V (Vehicle)129501/27/2003MFRIC CORPORATION12/30/200201/06/2003
Defect SummaryOn certain buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the master cylinder was damaged during the fill and bleed procedure.
Consequence SummaryThis damage can cause brake drag, brake lock-up or extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the master cylinder. owner notification began january 27, 2003. 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 corporation at 1-800-993-7686.
NotesIc recall no. 02303. customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STRUCTURE - BODY
04V010000IC CORPORATIONfrom 06/03/2002 to 03/04/2003V (Vehicle)732101/20/2004MFRIC CORPORATION01/02/200401/15/2004
Defect SummaryCertain fe model school buses manufactured from october 14, 1991, and march 4, 2003. a gap between the modesty panel and the wheel well located behind the driver's seat can be created if the panel is bent out of position. under the panel, the edges are sharp and jagged.
Consequence SummaryShould someone reach under the panel, they could cut thier hands, fingers, or toes on the jagged edges.
Corrective SummaryIc will notify its customers and repair the panel free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin january 20, 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 corporation compliance department toll-free at 1-800-843-5615. customers can locate the nearest dealer by calling 1-800-993-7686.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
03V354000IC CORPORATIONfrom 06/03/2002 to 03/04/2003V (Vehicle)6674902/03/2005OVSCIC CORPORATION09/23/200301/15/2004571221
Defect SummaryCe 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.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the joint strenght could fail possibily resulting in injuries to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryIc 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.)
NotesIc recall no. 03305.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STRUCTURE - BODY - ROOF AND PILLARS
03V195000IC CORPORATIONfrom 02/27/2003 to 03/03/2003V (Vehicle)1304/10/2003MFRIC CORPORATION05/20/200305/28/2003571217
Defect SummaryCertain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217,
Consequence SummaryDuring an emergency situation, this condition could prevent passengers from exiting the bus, which could cause personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add one roof exit in the center of the passenger compartment. all owners have been notified and arrangements made to remedy their buses.
NotesIc recall no. 03302.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
STEERING - COLUMN
PE03023IC CORPORATION06/04/200308/20/2003STEERING SHAFT BOLT BINDS ON COVER03V264000
 This investigation was prompted by a school bus fleet alleging that a bus driver could not steer while attemping to make a turn.a second fleet contacted odi and indicated they were having similar problems. odi examined the buses and found the steering boot gets twisted around the steering shaft, creating highsteering wheelefforts when trying to make a turn. as a result of the agency's investigation into this matter, international has agreed to initiate a safety recall campaign and correct this condition on 24,134 buses built from 10/29/93 through 5/21/03.the action taken by international is sufficient to resolve the issue raised by this investigation. campaign number assigned is 03v-264. a copy of the safety recall is attached. accordingly, this investigation is closed.the agency will take further action if warranted by the circumstances.