2001 Amtran RE recalls and problems
The 2001 Amtran RE has 8 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Amtran dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2001 Amtran RE vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2001 Amtran RE recalls
Recall 04V-251: Visibility
Problem: On certain school buses, the instructions on how to operate the emergency exit did not meet the minimal letter height of 1-centermeter. These buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.
Risk: The label may not be visible to the operator, possibly resulting in injury if the occupants cannot exit the bus quickly.
Fix: Ic will mail new labels with installation instructions. Owner notification began june 25, 2004. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ic at 501-505-2190.
Recall 03V-354: Structure
Problem: Ce model school buses which fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. The roof top sheet may be improperly located, reducing the material edge distance at the rivet line.
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the joint strenght could fail possibily resulting in injuries to the vehicle occupants.
Fix: Ic will notify its customers and will provide inspection and repair instruction. The recall began on january 25, 2005. 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 ic customer service at (We do not yet have a telephone number for this campaign.)
Recall 02V-200: Structure
Problem: Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (Fmvss) no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." the entrance door stepwell vertical joints were built with an inadequate number of fasteners.
Risk: The effectiveness of this joint during a crash could be reduced allowing separation of the joints which could result in an opening or protrusion of metal edges in the stepwell area, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Owners will be provided with repair instructions and parts free of charge. Additional fasteners will be added to the vertical joints of the stepwell. Owner notification is expected to begin august 22, 2002. Owners who do not receive the free repair instructions and parts within a reasonable time should contact ic at 1-800-843-5615.
Recall 01V-241: Visibility
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.
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.
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.
Recall 01V-269: Seats
Problem: Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 39-inch flip seats. The flip seats could bind in the occupied position and not return to the stored position when not occupied. The cushion frame support bar slides off the seat support pad, which could retain the seat in the occupied position.
Risk: The seat could block the aisle to the emergency exit during an emergency, which may result in injury or death.
Fix: Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to repair the seats free of charge. Owner notification began october 23, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 800-843-5615.
Recall 01V-145: Visibility
Problem: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with rosco cross over mirrors. The position of the driver's rear view mirror does not allow complete visibility of pedestrians as required under federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Risk: A pedestrian could be injured or killed if the driver of the school bus cannot see them.
Fix: Amtran will notify owners with instructions to reposition the driver's rear view mirror up 3 1/8 inches. Owner notification began june 4, 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 501-505-2190.
Recall 00V-390: Visibility
Problem: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hehr international rear exit windows with vandal locks. These buses were built with rear emergency exit windows incorporating a lock option that could be left in the lock position and allow the engine to be started. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Risk: During the operation of the bus, the window could remain locked and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be able to open the window increasing the risk of personal injury.
Fix: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to repair the noncompliance.
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.
2001 Amtran RE problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
Most reported parts
- Electrical System › Wiring — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 48,716 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2001 Amtran RE complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Other Amtran RE years
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Amtran RE have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 8 recalls for the 2001 Amtran RE: 04V-251 (visibility), 03V-354 (structure), 02V-200 (structure), 01V-241 (visibility), 01V-269 (seats) and more. Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Amtran RE?
Owners report electrical system problems most often (1 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 48,716 miles.
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.