There have been 7 safety recalls for the Amtran CE. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Amtran CE.
In the event of a sudden stop, the seat cushion may tip forward and may become unattached causing the passenger to slide off the seat and/or be trapped by the seat cushion. This action could possibly result in personal injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Amtran CE, 2000 Amtran CE, 2002 Amtran CE, 2001 Amtran FE, 2002 Amtran FE, 2003 Amtran FE, 2004 Amtran FE, 2002 Amtran RE, 2003 IC CE, 2004 IC CE, 2005 IC CE |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: Certain 1998, 2000-2005 my ce, fe, and re school buses built with one or more ce white 30-inch child restraint seats and manufactured between March 25, 1998 and August 24, 2004. The seat cushion retention may not retain the seat in all circumstances. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Amtran CE, 2002 Amtran CE, 2003 Amtran CE, 2001 Amtran FE, 2002 Amtran FE, 2003 Amtran FE, 2002 Amtran RE, 2003 Amtran RE, 2004 Amtran RE, 2004 IC CE, 2005 IC CE, 2004 IC FE, 2005 IC FE |
| Component: EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE |
| Recall Summary: Certain my 2001-2005 amtran/ic corporation ce, fe, and re school buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a vehicle crash, the joint strenght could fail possibily resulting in injuries to the vehicle occupants.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1984 Amtran CE, 1986 Amtran CE, 1987 Amtran CE, 1988 Amtran CE, 1989 Amtran CE, 1990 Amtran CE, 1991 Amtran CE, 1992 Amtran CE, 1993 Amtran CE, 1994 Amtran CE, 1995 Amtran CE, 1996 Amtran CE, 1997 Amtran CE, 1998 Amtran CE, 1999 Amtran CE, 2000 Amtran CE, 2001 Amtran CE, 2002 Amtran CE, 2003 Amtran CE, 2004 Amtran CE, 1992 Amtran FE, 1993 Amtran FE, 1994 Amtran FE, 1995 Amtran FE, 1996 Amtran FE, 1997 Amtran FE, 1998 Amtran FE, 1999 Amtran FE, 2000 Amtran FE, 2001 Amtran FE, 2002 Amtran FE, 2003 Amtran FE, 2004 Amtran FE, 1995 Amtran RE, 1996 Amtran RE, 1997 Amtran RE, 1998 Amtran RE, 1999 Amtran RE, 2000 Amtran RE, 2001 Amtran RE, 2002 Amtran RE, 2003 Amtran RE, 2004 Amtran RE, 2005 IC CE |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: Ce model school buses which fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. The roof top sheet may be improperly located, reducing the material edge distance at the rivet line. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This hose failure will result in the loss of rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2001 Amtran CE, 2002 Amtran CE, 2003 Amtran CE, 2004 Amtran CE, 2003 Amtran FE, 2004 Amtran FE |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Certain flat floor school buses were built with the incorrect hydraulic brake drop hoses from frame to axle. The hoses installed were 3 inches shorter than specified and may fail from tension caused by axle articulation. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 28, 2004 | Seats | 154 |
| Sep. 21, 2004 | Adaptive Equipment | 1,220 |
| Feb. 24, 2004 | Equipment | 1,589 |
| Sep. 23, 2003 | Structure:body | 66,749 |
| Aug. 28, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 75 |
| Mar. 27, 2003 | Seats | 159 |
| Feb. 20, 2003 | Exterior Lighting | 46 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 Amtran CE | 2 |
| 2003 Amtran CE | 6 |
| 2002 Amtran CE | 5 |
| 2001 Amtran CE | 3 |
| 2000 Amtran CE | 2 |
| 1999 Amtran CE | 1 |
| 1998 Amtran CE | 2 |
| 1997 Amtran CE | 1 |
| 1996 Amtran CE | 1 |
| 1995 Amtran CE | 1 |
| 1994 Amtran CE | 1 |
| 1993 Amtran CE | 1 |
| 1992 Amtran CE | 1 |
| 1991 Amtran CE | 1 |
| 1990 Amtran CE | 1 |
| 1989 Amtran CE | 1 |
| 1988 Amtran CE | 1 |
| 1987 Amtran CE | 1 |
| 1986 Amtran CE | 1 |
| 1984 Amtran CE | 1 |