VisibilityRecall 04V-012 · Amtran vehicles

IC CORPORATION recall 04V-012 covers 52 Amtran vehicles for a visibility problem, reported to NHTSA on January 2, 2004.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected522 models

ReportedJan 2, 2004Owners notified Dec 7, 2003

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V012000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN 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.

The risk

PASSENGERS COULD BE PREVENTED FROM EXITING THE BUS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS 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.

IC 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).

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

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Amtran FE2004

Amtran RE1998, 1999, 2002, 2003

Built from November 3, 1997 to October 20, 2003. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.