IC CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1999

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by IC CORPORATION in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 17, 1999

(Campaign #: 99308)

AMTRAN/FMVSS 103/HEATER/DEFROSTER UNITS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. SOME HEATER/DEFROSTER UNITS WERE BUILT WITH THE BLOWER MOTOR WIRED IMPROPERLY. WHEN WIRED IMPROPERLY THE BLOWER MOTOR RUNS BACKWARD AND AIRFLOW FOR HEATING AND DEFROSTING IS VERY LIMITED. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 103, "WINDSHIELD DEFROSTING AND DEFOGGING SYSTEMS."

NHTSA ID: 99V253000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 41

Consequence Summary:

DEFROSTING NEEDS MAY NOT BE ACHIEVED AND COULD RESTRICT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO INSPECT AND REPAIR THE DEFECT BY SWITCHING THE CONNECTION OF TWO WIRES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 17, 1999

(Campaign #: 99307)

AMTRAN/FMVSS 210/SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ANCHOR SEATS. SOME OF THE SEATS WERE BUILT WITH A SEAT MOUNTING BOLT THAT FAILED DURING TESTING. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

NHTSA ID: 99V252000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 177

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO INSPECT TO THE DEFECT AND REPAIR THE DEFECT BY REPLACING ONE BOLT PER SEAT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 20, 1999

(Campaign #: 99-306)

AMTRAN/HANDRAIL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUS. SOME FORWARD HANDRAILS WITH OUTWARD OPENING ENTRANCE DOORS WERE BUILT WITH THE HAND RAIL MOUNTING TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE COVER. 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: 99V195000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 91

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:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY THE DEFECT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, AN AMTRAN DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 14, 1999

(Campaign #: 99-305)

AMTRAN/FMVSS 217/EXIT WINDOWS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. SOME REAR EMERGENCY EXIT WINDOWS DO NOT MEET THE VERTICAL OPENING REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED BY FMVSS NO. 217, "BUS WINDOW RETENTION AND RELEASE."

NHTSA ID: 99V146000

Component: VISIBILITY

# of Units Affected: 1,591

Consequence Summary:

IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY COULD OCCUR.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO IDENTIFY THE DEFECT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, AN AMTRAN DEALER CAN PERFORM THE REMEDY FOR THEM.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 23, 1999

(Campaign #: 99-303)

AMTRAN/FLIP SEATS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FLIP SEATS AT THE EMERGENCY EXITS. THE SEAT CUSHION HINGE ON THE COMBINATION FLIP SEAT IS LOCATED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT IS WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE PASSENGER SITTING IN THE SEAT LOCATED BEHIND THE COMBO FLIP SEAT.

NHTSA ID: 99V061000

Component: SEATS

# of Units Affected: 7,738

Consequence Summary:

THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Corrective Action:

OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 1, 1999

(Campaign #: 99-302)

AMTRAN/REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES

TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES. SOME REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES WERE BUILT USING INCORRECT MOUNTING HARDWARE. IMPROPER TORQUE OF THE FASTENER OR FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE BRAKES TO THE REAR AXLE COULD ALLOW BRAKE GROUPS TO SEPARATION FROM THE REAR AXLE.

NHTSA ID: 99V038000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 523

Consequence Summary:

SEPARATION OF THE REAR AXLE COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS/OWNERS WILL INSPECT THE MOUNTING HARDWARE AND REPLACE THE LOCK NUTS IF NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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