NHTSA recall 04V012000
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Amtran Fe and 1 more
Reported Jan 2, 200452 vehicles affectedIC CORPORATIONMaker’s number 03307Built Oct 20, 2003 – Oct 20, 2003
The defect
Certain commercial buses equipped with t-slide oval windows fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." incorrect side emergency exit windows were installed.
The risk
Passengers could be prevented from exiting the bus, which could result in personal injury or death.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the windows. owner notification began december 18, 2003. 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 amtran at 1-800-843-5615.