Recalls for your 2004 Amtran Re

Recalls for 2004 Amtran Re

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Bus 132's Driver Area

Brady James posted a photo:

Bus 132's Driver Area

Drivers area of Bus 132, a 2001 AmTran International RE. 78 pax, A/C, air everything, FL specs.

DEFECT #1 - VISIBILITY


Posted on: 2004-05-27
Description
On certain school buses, the instructions on how to operate the emergency exit did not meet the minimal letter height of 1-centermeter.  These buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.

Consequence
The label may not be visible to the operator, possibly resulting in injury if the occupants cannot exit the bus quickly.

Corrective Action
Ic will mail new labels with installation instructions.  Owner notification began june 25, 2004.  Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ic at 501-505-2190.

Notes
Ic recall no.  04302.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY


Posted on: 2004-01-15
Description
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.  

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the joint strenght could fail possibily resulting in injuries to the vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
Ic will notify its customers and will provide inspection and repair instruction.  The recall began on january 25, 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 customer service at (we do not yet have a telephone number for this campaign.)

Notes
Ic recall no.  03305.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2004-08-13
Description
Certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13 for use on certain school and transit buses.  The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to the seat occupant and/or other passengers.

Corrective Action
Sure-lok will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge.  The recall began august 16, 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 sure-lok customer service at 866-787-3565.

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).

DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE


Posted on: 2004-09-24
Description
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.

Consequence
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.

Corrective Action
Sure-lok will notify ic's customers and repair the buses on ic's behalf at no cost to the customer.  The recall began august 16, 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 sure-lok at 1-908-231-1804.  

Notes