SeatsRecall 03V-118 · 2002–2003 Amtran CE
IC CORPORATION recall 03V-118 covers 159 2002–2003 Amtran CE for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on March 27, 2003.
Source: NHTSA recall 03V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FLIP SEATS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, "BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE." SEATS WITH SEAT BELTS WERE BOLTED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT THE USE OF REQUIRED REINFORCEMENTS UNDER THE FLOOR.
The risk
DURING A CRASH, THIS CONDITION MAY ALLOW THE SEAT TO BECOME LOOSE WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCEMENTS TO THE SEAT MOUNTING AT THE FLOOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 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 1-800-843-5615.
IC CORPORATION RECALL NO. 03301.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.