NHTSA Recall 04V469000: Equipment adaptive/mobility
IC CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,220 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Amtran Ce.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V469000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY |
| Report received | September 21, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain my 2001-2005 amtran/ic corporation ce, fe, and re school buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Safety risk
In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Remedy
Sure-lok will notify ic's customers and repair the buses on ic's behalf at no cost to the customer. The recall began august 16, 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 sure-lok at 1-908-231-1804.
Vehicles covered by recall 04V469000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Amtran Ce | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Amtran Fe | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
| Amtran Re | 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Ic Ce | 2004, 2005 |
| Ic Fe | 2004, 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.