Body: roof and pillarsRecall 03V-195 · 2000–2003 Amtran FE

IC CORPORATION recall 03V-195 covers 13 2000–2003 Amtran FE for a body: roof and pillars problem, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected131 model

ReportedMay 20, 2003Owners notified Apr 10, 2003

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V195000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT PASSENGERS FROM EXITING THE BUS, WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

The fix

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).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Amtran FE2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Built from May 4, 1999 to March 3, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.