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NHTSA 01V241📅 Jul 31, 2001

2000–2001 Amtran FE & 2000–2001 Amtran RE recall: windows, wipers & mirrors

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The 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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
01V241000
Manufacturer
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Vehicles affected
11,944
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Owner phone
1-800-843-5615
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 15, 2001
Built
Jun 1, 1996 – May 31, 1997
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration=s auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 01V241 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 01V241?

2000–2001 Amtran FE & 2000–2001 Amtran RE. 11,944 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Amtran dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-843-5615.