Amtran Fe 2004

Model Fe made in 2004 by Amtran got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningseats, service brakes, hydraulic and structure.

Model 2004

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SEATS
04V492000IC CORPORATIONfrom 03/03/2003 to 03/03/2004V (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 12/11/2003 to 02/02/2004V (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 04/10/2003 to 04/17/2003V (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
STRUCTURE - BODY
04V010000IC CORPORATIONfrom 03/04/2003 to 11/06/2003V (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 03/04/2003 to 08/28/2003V (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
VISIBILITY
04V012000IC CORPORATIONfrom 10/20/2003 to 10/20/2003V (Vehicle)5212/07/2003MFRIC CORPORATION01/02/200401/13/2004571217
Defect SummaryCertain commercial buses equipped with t-slide oval windows fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release. incorrect side emergency exit windows were installed.
Consequence SummaryPassengers could be prevented from exiting the bus, which could result in personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the windows. owner notification began december 18, 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 amtran at 1-800-843-5615.
NotesIc recall no. 03307.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).