NHTSA Recall 02V173000: Frame and members (structure)
IC CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 123 vehicles. It affects 2002 Amtran Ic.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V173000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 02-301 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Report received | July 12, 2002 |
| Owner notification | July 29, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain school buses equipped with an optional between-the-frame mounted fuel tanks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 301, "fuel system integrity." these buses were built with the wrong crossmember. The crossmember installed was not of the same strength that was used in the certification of the fuel system to FMVSS no. 301.
Safety risk
Failure of the crossmember during a crash could reduce the effectiveness of the integrity of the fuel system allowing leakage that exceeds regulation requirements. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new crossmember. Owner notification began july 29, 2002. 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.
Notes
Amtran recall identification number 02-301.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V173000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Amtran Ic | 2002 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.