NHTSA Recall 03V118000: Seats
IC CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 159 vehicles. It affects 2002–2003 Amtran Ce.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V118000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03301 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | March 27, 2003 |
| Owner notification | April 23, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain school buses equipped with flip seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." seats with seat belts were bolted to the floor without the use of required reinforcements under the floor.
Safety risk
During a crash, this condition may allow the seat to become loose which could cause personal injury or death to the seat occupant.
Remedy
Dealers will add reinforcements to the seat mounting at the floor. Owner notification began on april 23, 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 ic corporation at 1-800-843-5615.
Notes
Ic corporation recall no. 03301.customers can also 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 03V118000
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.