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.