NHTSA Recall 01V177000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V177000; Date: May. 29, 2001
Pedestrians could be injured or killed if the driver of the school bus cannot see them.
Recalled Vehicles:
2000 Amtran IC; 2001 Amtran IC
Component: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 436
Recall Summary:
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 to 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 Notes:
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration=s auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 25, 2001
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