2001 Amtran Re recalls

There are 8 safety recalls on record for the 2001 Amtran Re, covering 89,236 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

All recalls

VisibilityReported May 24, 2004 · 4,157 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain school buses, the instructions on how to operate the emergency exit did not meet the minimal letter height of 1-centermeter. These buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Risk: The label may not be visible to the operator, possibly resulting in injury if the occupants cannot exit the bus quickly.
Remedy: Ic will mail new labels with installation instructions. Owner notification began june 25, 2004. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ic at 501‑505‑2190.

Recall number 04V251000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported September 23, 2003 · 66,749 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Ce model school buses which fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. The roof top sheet may be improperly located, reducing the material edge distance at the rivet line.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the joint strenght could fail possibily resulting in injuries to the vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Ic will notify its customers and will provide inspection and repair instruction. The recall began on january 25, 2005. 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 customer service at (we do not yet have a telephone number for this campaign.)

Recall number 03V354000 · Recall details

Structure: body: doorReported August 7, 2002 · 1,689 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." the entrance door stepwell vertical joints were built with an inadequate number of fasteners.
Risk: The effectiveness of this joint during a crash could be reduced allowing separation of the joints which could result in an opening or protrusion of metal edges in the stepwell area, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with repair instructions and parts free of charge. Additional fasteners will be added to the vertical joints of the stepwell. Owner notification is expected to begin august 22, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free repair instructions and parts within a reasonable time should contact ic at 1‑800‑843‑5615.

Recall number 02V200000 · Recall details

Visibility: defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motorReported November 20, 2001 · 11,944 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: certain school and transit buses were built with a poor quality heater/defroster blower switch. In some cases this has caused the melting of the heater harness connector at the switch terminals or the high-speed wire insulation at the connector. Also, some of the units had improper circuit protection size installed in the heater defroster circuit.
Risk: If an operator detects smoke or the smell of melting wire insulation from the blower control panel, the operation of the heater/defroster at high speed should be discontinued until the repair is made.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to replace the switch and switch harness with a new switch, switch harness, relay and relay harness. For the re units built prior to january 1, 1999, the kit will also include a 20-ampere manual circuit breaker. Owner notification began december 15, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 800‑843‑5615.

Recall number 01V241000 · Recall details

SeatsReported August 26, 2001 · 3,694 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 39-inch flip seats. The flip seats could bind in the occupied position and not return to the stored position when not occupied. The cushion frame support bar slides off the seat support pad, which could retain the seat in the occupied position.
Risk: The seat could block the aisle to the emergency exit during an emergency, which may result in injury or death.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to repair the seats free of charge. Owner notification began october 23, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 800‑843‑5615.

Recall number 01V269000 · Recall details

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorReported April 26, 2001 · 603 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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."
Risk: 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.

Recall number 01V145001 · Recall details

Visibility: windshieldReported November 27, 2000 · 73 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hehr international rear exit windows with vandal locks. These buses were built with rear emergency exit windows incorporating a lock option that could be left in the lock position and allow the engine to be started. This does not comply with the requirements of fmvss 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Risk: During the operation of the bus, the window could remain locked and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be able to open the window increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to repair the noncompliance.

Recall number 00V390000 · Recall details

Equipment: other: labelsReported August 2, 2000 · 327 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school buses. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of fmvss 565, "vehicle identification number requirements." the vehicles have the wrong model year code in the vehicle identification number (VIN).
Risk: These errors will affect the registration of the vehicle.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected certification labels.

Recall number 00V208000 · Recall details

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No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 2001 Amtran Re have?

8, covering visibility, structure and seats.

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