Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V146000 Reported June 14, 1999

Amtran/fmvss 217/exit windows

Q: What is recall 99V146000?

NHTSA recall 99V146000 was issued by Ic Corporation on June 14, 1999. It addresses: Amtran/fmvss 217/exit windows. The recall affects approximately 1,591 vehicles , with the defect involving the Visibility 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 · Visibility · 1,591 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V146000

Manufacturer Campaign

99-305

Manufacturer

Ic Corporation

Component

Visibility

Vehicles Affected

1,591

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 14, 1999

Defect Summary

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."

Safety Consequence

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.

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 99V146000 or campaign 99-305.
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 99V146000

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

What is recall 99V146000?

NHTSA recall 99V146000 was issued by Ic Corporation on June 14, 1999. It addresses: Amtran/fmvss 217/exit windows. The recall affects approximately 1,591 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ic Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V146000 or the manufacturer campaign number 99-305. 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.