Recall 04V-012: 2004 Amtran Fe, 1998–1999, 2002–2003 Amtran RE

IC CORPORATION recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Jan 2, 2004, covering about 52 vehicles.

NHTSA number
04V-012
Report date
Jan 2, 2004
Vehicles affected
52
Owners notified
Dec 7, 2003

The problem

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.

The risk

Passengers could be prevented from exiting the bus, which could result in personal injury or death.

The fix

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.

Notes

Ic recall no. 03307.customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerIC CORPORATION
ComponentVisibility
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number04V012000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Amtran Fe2004All years
Amtran RE1998, 1999, 2002, 2003All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 04V-012?

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.

How is recall 04V-012 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.