Ic Corporation | NHTSA Recall #02V200000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V200000 by Ic Corporation. Includes 1,689 affected units, AMTRAN/FMVSS 221/ENTRANCE DOOR JOINT, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V200000
Manufacturer: Ic Corporation
Report Received Date: 2002-08-07T00:00:00
Subject: Amtran/fmvss 221/entrance door joint
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 1,689

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ssjq_4ums-dqke
NHTSA ID: 02V200000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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