NHTSA Recall 02V200000: Door (structure)
IC CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,689 vehicles. It affects 2001–2003 Amtran Re.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V200000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY › DOOR |
| Report received | August 7, 2002 |
| Owner notification | August 22, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." the entrance door stepwell vertical joints were built with an inadequate number of fasteners.
Safety risk
The effectiveness of this joint during a crash could be reduced allowing separation of the joints which could result in an opening or protrusion of metal edges in the stepwell area, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with repair instructions and parts free of charge. Additional fasteners will be added to the vertical joints of the stepwell. Owner notification is expected to begin august 22, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free repair instructions and parts within a reasonable time should contact ic at 1-800-843-5615.
Notes
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 02V200000
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.