NHTSA Campaign 04V012000
VISIBILITY
Issued by IC CORPORATION · Reported Jan 2, 2004 · 52 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
PASSENGERS COULD BE PREVENTED FROM EXITING THE BUS, WHICH COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRAN | FE | 2004 | 52 |
| AMTRAN | RE | 1998 | 52 |
| AMTRAN | RE | 1999 | 52 |
| AMTRAN | RE | 2002 | 52 |
| AMTRAN | RE | 2003 | 52 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V012000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.