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SeatsRecall 04V-492 · 1992–2004 Amtran FE

IC CORPORATION recall 04V-492 covers 8,165 1992–2004 Amtran FE for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on September 28, 2004.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected8,1651 model
ReportedSep 28, 2004Owners notified Jun 3, 2005
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 04V492000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

CERTAIN 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.

The risk

IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BASE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

The fix

IC 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.

IC PREDICTS PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE SECOND WEEK OF MAY 2005.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.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

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

Built from February 28, 1992 to March 3, 2004. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.

Background

The investigation behind this recall

  1. DRIVER SEAT PEDESTAL FAILURESEA04015 · closed Oct 19, 2004
    NHTSA