Safety Recall NHTSA · 03V118000 Reported March 27, 2003

Ic/amtran/fmvss 217/flip seat reinforcement

Q: What is recall 03V118000?

NHTSA recall 03V118000 was issued by Ic Corporation on March 27, 2003. It addresses: Ic/amtran/fmvss 217/flip seat reinforcement. The recall affects approximately 159 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Ic Corporation · N/A · 159 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03V118000

Manufacturer Campaign

03301

Manufacturer

Ic Corporation

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

159

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

March 27, 2003

Defect Summary

Certain school buses equipped with flip seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." seats with seat belts were bolted to the floor without the use of required reinforcements under the floor.

Safety Consequence

During a crash, this condition may allow the seat to become loose which could cause personal injury or death to the seat occupant.

Corrective Action

Dealers will add reinforcements to the seat mounting at the floor. owner notification began on april 23, 2003. 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 ic corporation at 1-800-843-5615.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Ic Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 03V118000 or campaign 03301.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03V118000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03V118000?

NHTSA recall 03V118000 was issued by Ic Corporation on March 27, 2003. It addresses: Ic/amtran/fmvss 217/flip seat reinforcement. The recall affects approximately 159 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ic Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03V118000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03301. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.