2000-2001 Amtran Ic recall: exterior
American Transportation Corp. reported this safety recall on May 29, 2001. It covers about 436 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 436
- reported
- May 29, 2001
- owners notified
- Jun 25, 2001
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 01V177000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V177000
Is there a recall on the 2000-2001 Amtran Ic exterior?
Yes. Recall 01V177000, reported on May 29, 2001, covers about 436 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V177000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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