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NHTSA Recall 04V010000: Body (structure)

IC CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 7,321 vehicles. It affects 1992–2004 Amtran Fe.

7,321
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2004
owners notified (January 20)
NHTSA campaign04V010000
Manufacturer campaign03306
ComponentSTRUCTURE › BODY
Report receivedJanuary 2, 2004
Owner notificationJanuary 20, 2004
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Should someone reach under the panel, they could cut thier hands, fingers, or toes on the jagged edges.

Remedy

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.

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 04V010000

Make and modelModel years
Amtran Fe1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

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.