Rearview mirrors/devices: exteriorRecall 01V-177 · 2000–2001 Amtran IC

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall 01V-177 covers 436 2000–2001 Amtran IC for a rearview mirrors/devices: exterior problem, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected4361 model

ReportedMay 29, 2001Owners notified Jun 25, 2001

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V177000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

The risk

PEDESTRIANS COULD BE INJURED OR KILLED IF THE DRIVER OF THE SCHOOL BUS CANNOT SEE THEM.

What to do

The fix

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.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION=S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Amtran IC2000, 2001

Built from April 6, 2000 to April 23, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.