2004 Amtran Re Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 2004 Amtran Re problems

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Equipment adaptive/mobilityReported September 21, 2004 · 1,220 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 04V469000 · Recall details

VisibilityReported May 24, 2004 · 4,157 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: The label may not be visible to the operator, possibly resulting in injury if the occupants cannot exit the bus quickly.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 04V251000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported September 23, 2003 · 66,749 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the joint strenght could fail possibily resulting in injuries to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: 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.)

Recall number 03V354000 · Recall details

Is the 2004 Amtran Re reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2004 Amtran Re.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Amtran Re?

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How many recalls does the 2004 Amtran Re have?

3 recalls, covering equipment adaptive/mobility, visibility and structure.

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