| Make : AMTRAN | Model : FE | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20030227 - 20030303 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V195000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030410 | Date Received by ODI: 20030520 | Date Added to Database: 20030528 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: IC CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: IC CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03302 | ||
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 13 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 217, BUS EMERGENCY EXITS AND WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE. THESE BUSES DO NOT COMPLY WITH THE EMERGENCY EXIT REQUIREMENTS. |
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Consequence:
DURING AN EMERGENCY SITUATION, THIS CONDITION COULD PREVENT PASSENGERS FROM EXITING THE BUS, WHICH COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD ONE ROOF EXIT IN THE CENTER OF THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. ALL OWNERS HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED AND ARRANGEMENTS MADE TO REMEDY THEIR BUSES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 217 | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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