Recall 01V-177: 2000–2001 Amtran IC

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.

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.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration=s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

Vehicles in this recall

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 01V-177?

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.

How is recall 01V-177 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.