2001-2002 Amtran Fe recall: wiring
American Transportation Corp. reported this safety recall on November 15, 2001. It covers about 307 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 307
- reported
- Nov 15, 2001
- owners notified
- Dec 18, 2001
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: certain buses were built with an improper connection of the heater harness from the heater switch to the connector just outside the heater unit. The assembly left a loose hot wire in the heater harness with an unprotected terminal that could cause a direct short. This wire is protected with a 20-ampere circuit protection, but in a rare case could cause a fire.
- Risk
- Electrical component failure without the correct protection in some cases can cause overheating of the component.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with instructions on how to repair the defect. The repair procedure for this defect will require placing the connectors correctly in the terminals to the high-speed blower relay and harness connection at the heater. Owner notification began december 18, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free instructions within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1‑800‑843‑5615.
Recall number 01V350000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 01V350000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2002 Amtran Fe wiring?
Yes. Recall 01V350000, reported on November 15, 2001, covers about 307 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 01V350000?
Owners will be provided with instructions on how to repair the defect. The repair procedure for this defect will require placing the connectors correctly in the terminals to the high-speed blower relay and harness connection at the heater. Owner notification began december 18, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free instructions within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1‑800‑843‑5615.
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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