1992 Amtran Fe
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1992 Amtran Fe. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1992 Amtran Fe. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the base, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Should someone reach under the panel, they could cut thier hands, fingers, or toes on the jagged edges.
Remedy
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.
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 and remedy
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.)
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