NHTSA Recall 03V195000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V195000; Date: May. 20, 2003
During an emergency situation, this condition could prevent passengers from exiting the bus, which could cause personal injury or death.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Amtran FE; 2001 Amtran FE; 2002 Amtran FE; 2003 Amtran FE
Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Manufactured by: Ic Corporation
Affected Units:: 13
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Ic recall no. 03302. Customers can also 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: Apr 10, 2003
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