1998 Amtran FE: recalls and complaints

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• 04V49200028 Sep 2004Seats
• 04V0100002 Jan 2004Structure / Body
• 03V35400023 Sep 2003Structure / Body
• 01V05700023 Feb 2001Equipment / Other / Labels
• 00V23210121 Aug 2000Service Brakes, Air / Antilock
• 99V33100023 Nov 1999Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
• 99V06100023 Mar 1999Seats / Front Assembly / Recliner

1. 04V492000Received 28 Sep 2004. 8,165 units.

   Seats

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain fe school and commercial buses built with ce white driver seats with a pedestal style mount and manufactured between january 10, 1992 through february 24, 2004. These pedestals can develop cracks rendering the seat unstable.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the base, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Ic will notify its customers and repair the seat by replacing the upper portion of the assembly with a more robust design. The recall began june 3, 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 compliance department at 1-800-843-5615.

   Report filed by IC CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 04304. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jun 2005.

2. 04V010000Received 2 Jan 2004. 7,321 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by IC CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 03306. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 20 Jan 2004.

3. 03V354000Received 23 Sep 2003. 66,749 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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 NHTSA record

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

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.)

   Report filed by IC CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 03305. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Feb 2005.

4. 01V057000Received 23 Feb 2001. 554 units.

   Equipment / Other / Labels

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: school and transit buses. Some certification labels displayed the incorrect tire pressure for the tire specified to meet the gross axle weight rating for the front and/or rear axles. This does not meet the certain requirements of FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars," and 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Under or over-inflated tires can cause or contribute to premature tire failure, possibly resulting in a sudden blowout or other failure which could result in a loss of control of the vehicle.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   New certification labels are being provided to owners. Owner notification began march 16, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free certification label within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1-800-993-7686.

   Report filed by AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 16 Mar 2001.

5. 00V232101Received 21 Aug 2000. 6,259 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Antilock

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: school buses built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU). There have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This condition could cause the ABS ECU to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

   Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE. Manufacturer campaign number 00508. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 25 Sep 2000.

6. 99V331000Received 23 Nov 1999. 277 units.

   Service Brakes, Air / Supply / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: school bus. An air brake line controlling the rear brakes may be too close to the exhaust pipe and could rupture at any time without warning.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Exhaust pipe heat can melt or cause premature failure of this air line if the air line is routed too close to the exhaust pipe.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a new elbow fitting and reroute the air line. The air line will also be inspected and replaced if found to be damaged from the exhaust pipe.

   Report filed by INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Dec 1999.

7. 99V061000Received 23 Mar 1999. 7,738 units.

   Seats / Front Assembly / Recliner

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: school buses equipped with flip seats at the emergency exits. The seat cushion hinge on the combination flip seat is located in such a manner that it is within easy reach of the passenger sitting in the seat located behind the combo flip seat.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.

   Report filed by AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 99-303. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 1 Apr 1999.

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The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

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6. 19976
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8. 199913
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10. 200112
11. 20029
12. 200310
13. 20046

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1998 Amtran FE?

97,063 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Amtran FE have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 26 recall campaigns for the Amtran FE, model years 1992 to 2004. 7 of them name the 1998 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1998 Amtran FE open?

No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.