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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign No. 99V331000
| Defect Summary: | 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 Summary: | 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. |
| Corrective Summary: | 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. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | IC CORPORATION |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 19970812 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 19990927 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 277 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 19991201 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Report Received Date: | 19991123 |
| Record Creation Date: | 19991129 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 60243 |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
NHTSA Campaign No. 99V038000
| Defect Summary: | TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES. SOME REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT USING INCORRECT MOUNTING HARDWARE. IMPROPER TORQUE OF THE FASTENER OR FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE BRAKES TO THE REAR AXLE COULD ALLOW BRAKE GROUPS TO SEPARATION FROM THE REAR AXLE. |
| Consequence Summary: | SEPARATION OF THE REAR AXLE COULD CAUSE A CRASH. |
| Corrective Summary: | DEALERS/OWNERS WILL INSPECT THE MOUNTING HARDWARE AND REPLACE THE LOCK NUTS IF NECESSARY. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | IC CORPORATION |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 19981016 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 19990209 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 523 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 19990407 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Report Received Date: | 19990301 |
| Record Creation Date: | 19990302 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 60116 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign No. 99V195000
| Defect Summary: | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS. SOME FORWARD HANDRAILS WITH OUTWARD OPENING ENTRANCE DOORS WERE BUILT WITH THE HAND RAIL MOUNTING TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE COVER. CERTAIN CLOTHING ARTICLES SUCH AS DRAW STRINGS CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE FORWARD HANDRAILS AT THE BUS DOORS WHEN A PERSON IS EXITING THE BUS. |
| Consequence Summary: | IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE OF THE SITUATION, THE ENTRANCE DOOR MAY BE CLOSED, CAPTURING THE ITEM IN THE DOOR. DEATH OR INJURY CAN OCCUR TO THE PERSON EXITING THE BUS. |
| Corrective Summary: | OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY THE DEFECT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, AN AMTRAN DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | IC CORPORATION |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 19990219 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 19990614 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 91 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 19990812 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Report Received Date: | 19990720 |
| Record Creation Date: | 19990721 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 60054 |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
NHTSA Campaign No. 00V232101
| Defect Summary: | 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 Summary: | 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. |
| Corrective Summary: | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ABS ECU. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | IC CORPORATION |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 19980301 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20000713 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 6259 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20000925 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE |
| Report Received Date: | 20000821 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20001120 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 51351 |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign No. 01V057000
| Defect Summary: | 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 Summary: | 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. |
| Corrective Summary: | 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. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | IC CORPORATION |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 19940301 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 19991227 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 554 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20010316 |
| Recall Initiator: | OVSC |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Report Received Date: | 20010223 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20010228 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 120 |
| Caroops Record ID: | 51254 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
NHTSA Campaign No. 01V241000
| Defect Summary: | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUSES WERE BUILT WITH A POOR QUALITY HEATER/DEFROSTER BLOWER SWITCH. IN SOME CASES THIS HAS CAUSED THE MELTING OF THE HEATER HARNESS CONNECTOR AT THE SWITCH TERMINALS OR THE HIGH-SPEED WIRE INSULATION AT THE CONNECTOR. ALSO, SOME OF THE UNITS HAD IMPROPER CIRCUIT PROTECTION SIZE INSTALLED IN THE HEATER DEFROSTER CIRCUIT. |
| Consequence Summary: | IF AN OPERATOR DETECTS SMOKE OR THE SMELL OF MELTING WIRE INSULATION FROM THE BLOWER CONTROL PANEL, THE OPERATION OF THE HEATER/DEFROSTER AT HIGH SPEED SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED UNTIL THE REPAIR IS MADE. |
| Corrective Summary: | OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND PARTS TO REPLACE THE SWITCH AND SWITCH HARNESS WITH A NEW SWITCH, SWITCH HARNESS, RELAY AND RELAY HARNESS. FOR THE RE UNITS BUILT PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 1999, THE KIT WILL ALSO INCLUDE A 20-AMPERE MANUAL CIRCUIT BREAKER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 800-843-5615. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | IC CORPORATION |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 19990101 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 19990531 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 11944 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20011215 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Report Received Date: | 20011120 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20010731 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 43601 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign No. 04V010000
| Defect Summary: | 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 Summary: | SHOULD SOMEONE REACH UNDER THE PANEL, THEY COULD CUT THIER HANDS, FINGERS, OR TOES ON THE JAGGED EDGES. |
| Corrective Summary: | 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. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | IC CORPORATION |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 19980604 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 19990608 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 7321 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20040120 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | IC CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20040102 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20040115 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 35070 |
SEATS
NHTSA Campaign No. 04V492000
| Defect Summary: | 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 Summary: | IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SEAT COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BASE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. |
| Corrective Summary: | 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. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | IC CORPORATION |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 19980605 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 19990721 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 8165 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20050603 |
| Recall Initiator: | ODI |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | IC CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20040928 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20041015 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 34955 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign No. 01V369000
| Defect Summary: | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN BUSES WERE BUILT WITH A WIRING DIAGRAM DECAL THAT SHOWS THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION SIZE OF 30 AMPERES INSTEAD OF 20 AMPERES FOR THE HEATER SUPPLY CIRCUITS. |
| Consequence Summary: | ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURE WITHOUT THE CORRECT PROTECTION IN SOME CASES CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE COMPONENT AND/OR FIRE. |
| Corrective Summary: | OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A STRIP AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THAT SHOULD BE PLACED OVER THE INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE CURRENT DECAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 21, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE STRIP AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-993-7686. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | IC CORPORATION |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 19990101 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 19990531 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 3190 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20011221 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Report Received Date: | 20011120 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20011219 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 34890 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER
NHTSA Campaign No. 99V253000
| Defect Summary: | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. SOME HEATER/DEFROSTER UNITS WERE BUILT WITH THE BLOWER MOTOR WIRED IMPROPERLY. WHEN WIRED IMPROPERLY THE BLOWER MOTOR RUNS BACKWARD AND AIRFLOW FOR HEATING AND DEFROSTING IS VERY LIMITED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS." |
| Consequence Summary: | DEFROSTING NEEDS MAY NOT BE ACHIEVED AND COULD RESTRICT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Summary: | OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO INSPECT AND REPAIR THE DEFECT BY SWITCHING THE CONNECTION OF TWO WIRES. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | IC CORPORATION |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 19990910 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 41 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 19991022 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Report Received Date: | 19990917 |
| Record Creation Date: | 19990928 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 103 |
| Caroops Record ID: | 34866 |
SEATS
NHTSA Campaign No. 99V252000
| Defect Summary: | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ANCHOR SEATS. SOME OF THE SEATS WERE BUILT WITH A SEAT MOUNTING BOLT THAT FAILED DURING TESTING. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES." |
| Consequence Summary: | IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective Summary: | OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO INSPECT TO THE DEFECT AND REPAIR THE DEFECT BY REPLACING ONE BOLT PER SEAT. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | IC CORPORATION |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 19990910 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 177 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 19991022 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Report Received Date: | 19990917 |
| Record Creation Date: | 19990928 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 210 |
| Caroops Record ID: | 26634 |
STRUCTURE:BODY
NHTSA Campaign No. 03V354000
| Defect Summary: | 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 Summary: | IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE JOINT STRENGHT COULD FAIL POSSIBILY RESULTING IN INJURIES TO THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective Summary: | 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.) |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | IC CORPORATION |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 19980604 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 19990721 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 66749 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20050203 |
| Recall Initiator: | OVSC |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | IC CORPORATION |
| Report Received Date: | 20030923 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20040115 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 221 |
| Caroops Record ID: | 19021 |
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
NHTSA Campaign No. 99V061000
| Defect Summary: | 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 Summary: | THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective Summary: | OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | IC CORPORATION |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 19920603 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 19990226 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 7738 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 19990401 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Report Received Date: | 19990323 |
| Record Creation Date: | 19990325 |
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| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 3176 |
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