Recall 01V177000 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR Defect in 2000-2001 AMTRAN IC
RECALL This recall affects up to 436 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 01V177000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 436 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BUS BOY CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS." THE LEFT AND RIGHT CONVEX MIRRORS ARE LOCATED TOO LOW.
Safety Consequence
PEDESTRIANS COULD BE INJURED OR KILLED IF THE DRIVER OF THE SCHOOL BUS CANNOT SEE THEM.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MIRROR MOUNTING ARMS AND BRACKETS. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR KITS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 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 800-843-5615.
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 |