NHTSA Recall 02V200000
NHTSA Campaign Id 02V200000; Date: Aug. 7, 2002
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Amtran RE; 2002 Amtran RE; 2003 Amtran RE
Component: Structure:body:door
Manufactured by: Ic Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,689
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 22, 2002
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