Recall 04V-492: 1992–2004 Amtran Fe
IC CORPORATION recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Sep 28, 2004, covering about 8,165 vehicles.
The problem
Certain fe school and commercial buses built with ce white driver seats with a pedestal style mount and manufactured between january 10, 1992 through february 24, 2004. These pedestals can develop cracks rendering the seat unstable.
The risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the base, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
The fix
Ic will notify its customers and repair the seat by replacing the upper portion of the assembly with a more robust design. The recall began june 3, 2005. 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 ic compliance department at 1-800-843-5615.
Notes
Ic predicts parts will be available in the second week of may 2005.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
| Manufacturer | IC CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Seats |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 04V492000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Amtran Fe | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 | All 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-492?
Certain fe school and commercial buses built with ce white driver seats with a pedestal style mount and manufactured between january 10, 1992 through february 24, 2004. These pedestals can develop cracks rendering the seat unstable.
How is recall 04V-492 fixed?
Ic will notify its customers and repair the seat by replacing the upper portion of the assembly with a more robust design. The recall began june 3, 2005. 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 ic compliance department 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.