NHTSA Campaign 03V195000
STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Issued by IC CORPORATION · Reported May 20, 2003 · 13 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT PASSENGERS FROM EXITING THE BUS, WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRAN | FE | 2000 | 13 |
| AMTRAN | FE | 2001 | 13 |
| AMTRAN | FE | 2002 | 13 |
| AMTRAN | FE | 2003 | 13 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03V195000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.