2001-2003 Amtran Re recall: door

Ic Corporation reported this safety recall on August 7, 2002. It covers about 1,689 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 1,689
reported: Aug 7, 2002
owners notified: Aug 22, 2002

Structure: body: door

What is wrong: Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." the entrance door stepwell vertical joints were built with an inadequate number of fasteners.
Risk: The effectiveness of this joint during a crash could be reduced allowing separation of the joints which could result in an opening or protrusion of metal edges in the stepwell area, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with repair instructions and parts free of charge. Additional fasteners will be added to the vertical joints of the stepwell. Owner notification is expected to begin august 22, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free repair instructions and parts within a reasonable time should contact ic at 1‑800‑843‑5615.

Recall number 02V200000

Affected vehicles

Amtran Re 2001-2003 2001 2002 2003

Questions about recall 02V200000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2003 Amtran Re door?

Yes. Recall 02V200000, reported on August 7, 2002, covers about 1,689 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V200000?

Owners will be provided with repair instructions and parts free of charge. Additional fasteners will be added to the vertical joints of the stepwell. Owner notification is expected to begin august 22, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free repair instructions and parts within a reasonable time should contact ic at 1‑800‑843‑5615.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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