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2004 Amtran FE recalls

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

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

For the 2004 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.

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2004 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 2, 2004NHTSA 04V01200052 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility

Summary
Certain commercial buses equipped with t-slide oval windows fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." incorrect side emergency exit windows were installed.
Consequence
Passengers could be prevented from exiting the bus, which could result in personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the windows. Owner notification began December 18, 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 amtran at 1-800-843-5615.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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.)

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2004 Amtran FE were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2004 Amtran FE have any recalls?
6 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, visibility, structure, service brakes, hydraulic. 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 2004 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 2004 Amtran FE?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.