NHTSA Recall 04V097000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V097000; Date: Feb. 24, 2004
This could reduce the function of the track or the strength of the lift mounting bolts resulting in personal injury to the occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2003 Amtran CE; 2003 Amtran FE; 2003 Amtran RE; 2003 IC CE; 2004 IC CE; 2003 IC FE; 2004 IC FE; 2003 IC RE; 2004 IC RE
Component: Equipment
Manufactured by: Ic Corporation
Affected Units:: 1,589
Recall Summary:
On certain "special needs" school buses equipped with sur-loc "l" wheelchair tracks, the lift mounting bolts could corrode if moisture occurs in the treated plywood floor.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the sur-loc "l" tracks with protected tracks and mounting hardware. Also, lift floor-mounting bolts will be replaced. Owner notification is expected to begin March 19, 2004. 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 at 1-800-843-5615.
Recall Notes:
Ic recall no. 04301. Customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). Highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 23, 2004
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