Does the 2002 Amtran RE have any recalls?

8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, equipment adaptive/mobility, visibility, structure. 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 2002 Amtran RE 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 2002 Amtran RE?

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

2002 Amtran RE recalls

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

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

For the 2002 Amtran RE. 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.

2002 Amtran RE 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 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 24, 2004NHTSA 04V2510004,157 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility

Summary: On certain school buses, the instructions on how to operate the emergency exit did not meet the minimal letter height of 1-centermeter. These buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Consequence: The label may not be visible to the operator, possibly resulting in injury if the occupants cannot exit the bus quickly.
Remedy: Ic will mail new labels with installation instructions. Owner notification began June 25, 2004. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ic at 501-505-2190.

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

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 7, 2002NHTSA 02V2000001,689 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door

Summary: Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." the entrance door stepwell vertical joints were built with an inadequate number of fasteners.
Consequence: The effectiveness of this joint during a crash could be reduced allowing separation of the joints which could result in an opening or protrusion of metal edges in the stepwell area, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with repair instructions and parts free of charge. Additional fasteners will be added to the vertical joints of the stepwell. Owner notification is expected to begin August 22, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free repair instructions and parts within a reasonable time should contact ic at 1-800-843-5615.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 26, 2001NHTSA 01V2690003,694 vehicles potentially affected

Seats

Summary: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 39-inch flip seats. The flip seats could bind in the occupied position and not return to the stored position when not occupied. The cushion frame support bar slides off the seat support pad, which could retain the seat in the occupied position.
Consequence: The seat could block the aisle to the emergency exit during an emergency, which may result in injury or death.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to repair the seats free of charge. Owner notification began October 23, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 800-843-5615.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 2002 Amtran RE were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 2002 Amtran RE have any recalls?: 8 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, equipment adaptive/mobility, visibility, structure. 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 2002 Amtran RE 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 2002 Amtran RE?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.