NHTSA Recall 03V354000: Body (structure)
IC CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 66,749 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Amtran Ce.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V354000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 03305 |
| Component | STRUCTURE › BODY |
| Report received | September 23, 2003 |
| Owner notification | February 3, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.)
Notes
Ic recall no. 03305.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 03V354000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Amtran Ce | 1984, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Amtran Fe | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Amtran Re | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Ic Ce | 2005 |
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.