Recall 01V145001 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Defect in 2001-2001 AMTRAN RE
RECALL This recall affects up to 603 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V145001 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 603 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH ROSCO CROSS OVER MIRRORS. THE POSITION OF THE DRIVER'S REAR VIEW MIRROR DOES NOT ALLOW COMPLETE VISIBILITY OF PEDESTRIANS AS REQUIRED UNDER FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."
Safety Consequence
A PEDESTRIAN COULD BE INJURED OR KILLED IF THE DRIVER OF THE SCHOOL BUS CANNOT SEE THEM.
Remedy
AMTRAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REPOSITION THE DRIVER'S REAR VIEW MIRROR UP 3 1/8 INCHES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 4, 2001. 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 501-505-2190.
Related Recalls for AMTRAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V492000 | 2004 AMTRAN FE | SEATS | 8,165 | |
| 03V354000 | 2003 AMTRAN FE | STRUCTURE:BODY | 66,749 | |
| 04V498000 | 2001 AMTRAN FE | SEATS | 154 | |
| 04E058000 | 2003 AMTRAN FE | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 300,000 | |
| 04V251000 | 2004 AMTRAN RE | VISIBILITY | 4,157 | |
| 04V097000 | 2003 AMTRAN CE | EQUIPMENT | 1,589 | |
| 04V010000 | 1999 AMTRAN FE | STRUCTURE:BODY | 7,321 | |
| 04V012000 | 2002 AMTRAN RE | VISIBILITY | 52 | |
| 03V326000 | 2004 AMTRAN FE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 75 | |
| 03V118000 | 2003 AMTRAN CE | SEATS | 159 |