NHTSA Recall 04V498000: Seats
IC CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 154 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Amtran Ce.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V498000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04305 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | October 28, 2004 |
| Owner notification | October 5, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain 1998, 2000-2005 my ce, fe, and re school buses built with one or more ce white 30-inch child restraint seats and manufactured between march 25, 1998 and august 24, 2004. The seat cushion retention may not retain the seat in all circumstances.
Safety risk
In the event of a sudden stop, the seat cushion may tip forward and may become unattached causing the passenger to slide off the seat and/or be trapped by the seat cushion. This action could possibly result in personal injury or death.
Remedy
Ic corp will notify its customers and will repair the cushion by adding a clip to the cushion tying it to the seat frame. The recall began on october 5, 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 compliance department at 1-800-843-5615.
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 04V498000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Amtran Ce | 1998, 2000, 2002 |
| Amtran Fe | 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 |
| Amtran Re | 2002 |
| Ic Ce | 2003, 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.