Recall 01V-241: 1999–2001 Amtran Fe, 1996–2001 Amtran RE
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall for visibility, reported to NHTSA on Nov 20, 2001, covering about 11,944 vehicles.
The problem
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.
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
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/Motor |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 01V241000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Amtran Fe | 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
| Amtran RE | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 | All years |
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-241?
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.
How is recall 01V-241 fixed?
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 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.