NHTSA Recall 04V097000: Equipment
IC CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,589 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Amtran Ce.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V097000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04301 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | February 24, 2004 |
| Owner notification | March 23, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain "special needs" school buses equipped with sur-loc "l" wheelchair tracks, the lift mounting bolts could corrode if moisture occurs in the treated plywood floor.
Safety risk
This could reduce the function of the track or the strength of the lift mounting bolts resulting in personal injury to the occupants.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the sur-loc "l" tracks with protected tracks and mounting hardware. Also, lift floor-mounting bolts will be replaced. Owner notification is expected to begin march 19, 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 at 1-800-843-5615.
Notes
Ic recall no. 04301.customer's can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V097000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Amtran Ce | 2003 |
| Amtran Fe | 2003 |
| Amtran Re | 2003 |
| Ic Ce | 2003, 2004 |
| Ic Fe | 2003, 2004 |
| Ic Re | 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.