Does the 2003 Amtran FE have any recalls?

11 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, structure, service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2003 Amtran FE recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Amtran dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Amtran FE?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2003 Amtran FE recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

11 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2003 Amtran FE. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Amtran been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Amtran dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

2003 Amtran FE recalls, newest first

October 28, 2004NHTSA 04V498000154 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 28, 2004NHTSA 04V4920008,165 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Certain fe school and commercial buses built with ce white driver seats with a pedestal style mount and manufactured between January 10, 1992 through February 24, 2004. These pedestals can develop cracks rendering the seat unstable.
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the seat could separate from the base, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy: Ic will notify its customers and repair the seat by replacing the upper portion of the assembly with a more robust design. The recall began June 3, 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 compliance department at 1-800-843-5615.

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September 21, 2004NHTSA 04V4690001,220 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 6, 2004NHTSA 04E058000300,000 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment adaptive/mobility

Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed

Summary: Certain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13 for use on certain school and transit buses. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Consequence: In the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to the seat occupant and/or other passengers.
Remedy: Sure-lok will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. 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 customer service at 866-787-3565.

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February 24, 2004NHTSA 04V0970001,589 vehicles potentially affected

Equipment

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

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January 2, 2004NHTSA 04V0100007,321 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

September 23, 2003NHTSA 03V35400066,749 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: 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.
Consequence: 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.)

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August 28, 2003NHTSA 03V32600075 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Summary: Certain flat floor school buses were built with the incorrect hydraulic brake drop hoses from frame to axle. The hoses installed were 3 inches shorter than specified and may fail from tension caused by axle articulation.
Consequence: This hose failure will result in the loss of rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hoses and bleed the brake system. Owner notification began on October 9, 2003. Owners should contact ic at 1-800-843-5615.

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May 20, 2003NHTSA 03V19500013 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Roof and pillars

Summary: Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." these buses do not comply with the emergency exit requirements.
Consequence: During an emergency situation, this condition could prevent passengers from exiting the bus, which could cause personal injury or death.
Remedy: Dealers will add one roof exit in the center of the passenger compartment. All owners have been notified and arrangements made to remedy their buses.

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February 20, 2003NHTSA 03V05400046 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

Summary: On certain school bus warning lamps, a static electricity discharge can occur during normal services or handling. This discharge can potentially initiate a chemical reaction of materials within the lamp which could cause the lens to fracture.
Consequence: If the lens fractures, it can cause injuries to persons directly in front of it.
Remedy: Sound off will notify the customers and make arrangements to go out to the operating facilities and replace the warning lamps free of charge. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sound off at 800-338-7337 or ic at 501-505-2190.

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December 30, 2002NHTSA 02V3430001,295 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder

Summary: On certain buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the master cylinder was damaged during the fill and bleed procedure.
Consequence: This damage can cause brake drag, brake lock-up or extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the master cylinder. Owner notification began January 27, 2003. 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 at 1-800-993-7686.

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Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2003 Amtran FE were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2003 Amtran FE have any recalls?: 11 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, equipment adaptive/mobility, equipment, structure, service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2003 Amtran FE recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Amtran dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2003 Amtran FE?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.