NHTSA Recall 01V350000
NHTSA Campaign Id 01V350000; Date: Nov. 15, 2001
Electrical component failure without the correct protection in some cases can cause overheating of the component.
Recalled Vehicles:
2001 Amtran FE; 2002 Amtran FE
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 307
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: certain buses were built with an improper connection of the heater harness from the heater switch to the connector just outside the heater unit. The assembly left a loose hot wire in the heater harness with an unprotected terminal that could cause a direct short. This wire is protected with a 20-ampere circuit protection, but in a rare case could cause a fire.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with instructions on how to repair the defect. The repair procedure for this defect will require placing the connectors correctly in the terminals to the high-speed blower relay and harness connection at the heater. Owner notification began December 18, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free instructions within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1-800-843-5615.
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: Dec 18, 2001
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