2001 Amtran IC recalls and problems
The 2001 Amtran IC has 4 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Amtran dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Amtran IC vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Amtran IC recalls
Recall 01V-177: Visibility
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.
Risk: Pedestrians could be injured or killed if the driver of the school bus cannot see them.
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.
Recall 00V-420: Seats
Problem: Vehicle description: school buses. These buses were built using the wrong hardware to secure the driver's seat to the driver's platform. The seat could become loose and separate.
Risk: This could result in the driver losing control of the bus, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a kit which contains instructions and new hardware. The repair procedure will require adding additional mounting hardware to secure the seat to the platform.
Recall 00V-282: Equipment
Problem: Vehicle description: school buses. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 565, "vehicle identification number requirements." these vehicles were built with improper model codes.
Risk: These errors will affect the registration of the vehicle.
Fix: Owners will be provided with a correct certification label and installation instructions.
Recall 00V-208: Equipment
Problem: Vehicle description: school buses. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 565, "vehicle identification number requirements." the vehicles have the wrong model year code in the vehicle identification number (Vin).
Risk: These errors will affect the registration of the vehicle.
Fix: Owners will be provided with corrected certification labels.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Amtran IC have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2001 Amtran IC: 01V-177 (visibility), 00V-420 (seats), 00V-282 (equipment), 00V-208 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Amtran recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Amtran dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.