Recall Description: The instructions on how to operate the emergency exit did not meet the minimal letter height of 1-centimeter. These buses fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 217, "Bus Emergency Exists and Window Retention and Release." The label may not be visible to the operator, possibly resulting in injury if the occupants are unable to exit the bus quickly in the event of a vehicle crash or fire.
Remedy: Dealers will mail new labels along with installation instructions.
Production Dates: 8/12/02 - 8/14/04
Model(s): 2003 and 2004 AmTran/IC CE, FE, and RE school buses and special needs buses
(04301)
Recall Description: These buses are equipped with Sur-Loc (Kinedyne) "L" wheelchair tracks and all makes of wheelchair lift mounting bolts. The wheelchair tracks and mounting bolts could corrode if moisture occurs in the treated plywood floor. This could reduce the function of the track or the strength of the lift mounting bolts possibly resulting in personal injury to the occupants.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the Sur-Loc "L" tracks with protected tracks and mounting hardware. Also, the lift floor-mounting bolts will be replaced.
Production Dates: 10/14/91 - 3/4/03
Model(s): 1992 through 2004 AmTran/IC FE model school buses
Recall Description: 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 and are capable of cutting fingers or toes.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the panels.
Production Dates: October 2001-5/7/03
Model(s): 2002 & 2003 AmTran/IC CE flat floor school buses
Recall Description: These 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. This hose failure will result in the loss of rear brakes, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the hoses and bleed the brake system.
