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NHTSA 01V350📅 Nov 15, 2001

2001–2002 Amtran FE recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

Electrical component failure without the correct protection in some cases CAN cause overheating of the component.

🔧 The fix

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 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
01V350000
Manufacturer
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Vehicles affected
307
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Owner phone
1-800-843-5615
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 18, 2001
Built
Jun 1, 2001 – Sep 24, 2001
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 01V350 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 01V350?

2001–2002 Amtran FE. 307 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.