2002 AMTRAN RE RECALL - #02V200000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 AMTRAN RE |
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| Manufacturer |
IC CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/2001 - 5/31/2002 |
| Recalled on |
8/9/2002 |
| Influenced by |
IC CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
8/22/2002 |
| # Affected |
1,689 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for SEATS
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for VISIBILITY
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
2002 AMTRAN RE Recall for SEATS
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