Recall 02V200000: 2001–2003 Amtran RE

Report received

Aug 7, 2002

Manufacturer

Ic corporation

Potentially affected

1,689vehicles

Model years

2001–2003

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." the entrance door stepwell vertical joints were built with an inadequate number of fasteners.

Possible consequence

The effectiveness of this joint during a crash could be reduced allowing separation of the joints which could result in an opening or protrusion of metal edges in the stepwell area, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with repair instructions and parts free of charge. Additional fasteners will be added to the vertical joints of the stepwell. Owner notification is expected to begin august 22, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free repair instructions and parts within a reasonable time should contact ic at 1-800-843-5615.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2001 Amtran RE1 complaints
• 2002 Amtran RE0 complaints
• 2003 Amtran RE0 complaints