Structure: bodyRecall 03V-354 · Amtran and Ic vehicles

IC CORPORATION recall 03V-354 covers 66,749 Amtran and Ic vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2003.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected66,7494 models

ReportedSep 23, 2003Owners notified Feb 3, 2005

Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 03V354000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).

What's wrong

The problem

CE 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.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE JOINT STRENGHT COULD FAIL POSSIBILY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

What to do

The fix

IC 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.)

IC RECALL NO. 03305.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN 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.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Amtran CE1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Amtran FE1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Amtran RE1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

Ic CE2005

Built from September 1, 1993 to August 17, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.