- The problem
- Certain school buses equipped with an optional between-the-frame mounted fuel tanks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 301, "Fuel system integrity." These buses were built with the wrong crossmember. The crossmember installed was not of the same strength that was used in the certification of the fuel system to fmvss no. 301.
- The risk
- Failure of the crossmember during a crash could reduce the effectiveness of the integrity of the fuel system allowing leakage that exceeds regulation requirements. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a new crossmember. Owner notification began july 29, 2002. 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 amtran at 1-800-843-5615.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Amtran IC Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2002 Amtran IC with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (1). It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2002 for the frame and members. For comparison, the 2001 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical IC year, for its age
#439 most complained-about 2002 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2002 Amtran IC problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2002 Amtran IC recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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1 complaints about the 2002 Amtran IC
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
BRAKE HOSES TOO LONG/RUBBING ON TIRES. *NLM
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All IC yearsQuestions about the 2002 Amtran IC
Does the 2002 Amtran IC have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2002 Amtran IC: frame and members (July 2002). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Amtran IC?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (1).
How many complaints has the 2002 Amtran IC had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 22, 2003 and the latest on April 22, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2002 Amtran IC a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Amtran IC year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2002 Amtran IC has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data