Vehicle recall 04V010000 · January 2, 2004

1992-2004 Amtran FE

Certain fe model school buses manufactured from October 14, 1991, and March 4, 2003.

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

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.
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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 04V010000
Reported to NHTSA: January 2, 2004
Filed by: IC CORPORATION
Manufacturer campaign: 03306
Owner notification: January 20, 2004
Vehicles potentially affected: 7,321
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Structure › Body

Recall 04V010000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Amtran FE (1992-2004): 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992

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