NHTSA recall 03V195000
Structure › Body › Roof and pillars
Amtran Fe
Reported May 20, 200313 vehicles affectedIC CORPORATIONMaker’s number 03302Built May 4, 1999 – Nov 24, 1999
The defect
Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." these buses do not comply with the emergency exit requirements.
The risk
During an emergency situation, this condition could prevent passengers from exiting the bus, which could cause personal injury or death.
The remedy
Dealers will add one roof exit in the center of the passenger compartment. all owners have been notified and arrangements made to remedy their buses.