Recalls for 1998 Amtran Ce

DEFECT #1 - 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 #2 - SEATS

Posted on: 2004-10-15
Description
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.

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
Ic corp will notify its customers and will repair the cushion by adding a clip to the cushion tying it to the seat frame.  The recall began on october 5, 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 compliance department at 1-800-843-5615.

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).