IC CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1997

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by IC CORPORATION in 1997. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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March 27, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

NAVISTAR (AMTRAN)/POWER STEERING

THE LOW PRESSURE POWER STEERING RETURN HOSE CAN EITHER BURST OR BECOME DISCONNECTED DUE TO INCREASED FLUID VISCOSITY IN FRIGID TEMPERATURES.

NHTSA ID: 97V048000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 1,473

Consequence Summary:

IF THE LOW PRESSURE RETURN HOSE BURSTS OR SEPARATES, THERE WOULD BE A LOSS OF POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING AND A REDUCTION IN POWER ASSIST TO THE BRAKES ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RETURN HOSES WITH A HOSE THAT CAN TOLERATE HIGHER PRESSURES, USE IMPROVED CLAMPS AND A POWER STEERING FLUID THAT IS LESS VISCOUS IN FRIGID TEMPERATURES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 5, 1997

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AMTRAN/HANDRAILS

CERTAIN CLOTHING ARTICLES SUCH AS DRAW STRINGS CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE FORWARD HANDRAILS AT THE BUS DOORS WHEN A PERSON IS EXITING THE BUS.

NHTSA ID: 97V014000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 2,480

Consequence Summary:

IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE OF THE SITUATION, THE ENTRANCE DOOR MAY BE CLOSED, CAPTURING THE ITEM IN THE DOOR. DEATH OR INJURY CAN OCCUR TO THE PERSON EXITING THE BUS.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THIS HANDRAIL. PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE FOR BUSES OPERATING IN STATES THAT MANDATE A FORWARD MOUNTED HANDRAIL TO OFFER THE OWNERS A FREE REPAIR KIT CONTAINING A RUBBER SPACER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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