Electrical system: wiringRecall 01V-369 · 1999–2002 Amtran FE

AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall 01V-369 covers 3,190 1999–2002 Amtran FE for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on November 20, 2001.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3,1901 model

ReportedNov 20, 2001Owners notified Dec 21, 2001

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 01V369000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN BUSES WERE BUILT WITH A WIRING DIAGRAM DECAL THAT SHOWS THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION SIZE OF 30 AMPERES INSTEAD OF 20 AMPERES FOR THE HEATER SUPPLY CIRCUITS.

The risk

ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURE WITHOUT THE CORRECT PROTECTION IN SOME CASES CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE COMPONENT AND/OR FIRE.

What to do

The fix

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A STRIP AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THAT SHOULD BE PLACED OVER THE INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE CURRENT DECAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 21, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE STRIP AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-993-7686.

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 FE1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Built from January 1, 1999 to November 5, 2001. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.