| Make : AMTRAN | Model : FE | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19980605 - 19990721 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 04V492000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20040928 | Date Added to Database: 20041015 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: IC CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: IC CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 04304 | ||
| Component: SEATS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8165 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BASE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
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Remedy:
IC WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPAIR THE SEAT BY REPLACING THE UPPER PORTION OF THE ASSEMBLY WITH A MORE ROBUST DESIGN. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 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. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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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