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NHTSA 04V010📅 Jan 15, 2004

2000–2004 Amtran FE recall: body & structure

⚠️ What's wrong

Certain FE model school buses manufactured from october 14, 1991, and march 4, 2003. A gap between the modesty panel and the wheel well located behind the driver's seat CAN be created if the panel is bent out of position. Under the panel, the edges are sharp and jagged.

💥 The risk

Should someone reach under the panel, they could cut thier hands, fingers, or toes on the jagged edges.

🔧 The fix

Ic will notify its customers and repair the panel free of charge. Owner notification is expected to begin january 20, 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 corporation compliance department toll-free at 1-800-843-5615. Customers CAN locate the nearest dealer by calling 1-800-993-7686.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
04V010000
Manufacturer recall #
03306
Manufacturer
IC CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
7,321
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY
Owner phone
1-800-843-5615
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 20, 2004
Built
Jun 4, 1998 – Jun 8, 1999
Recall started by
MFR
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).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 04V010 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 04V010?

2000–2004 Amtran FE. 7,321 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Amtran dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-843-5615.