NHTSA Recall 99V253000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V253000; Date: Sep. 17, 1999
Defrosting needs may not be achieved and could restrict driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Amtran FE
Component: Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:blower
Manufactured by: American Transportation Corp.
Affected Units:: 41
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: school buses. Some heater/defroster units were built with the blower motor wired improperly. When wired improperly the blower motor runs backward and airflow for heating and defrosting is very limited. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems. "
How to Fix:
Owners will be instructed on how to inspect and repair the defect by switching the connection of two wires.
Recall Notes:
Amtran recall no. 99308. Owner notification began October 22, 1999. 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 am-tran at 1-800-993-7686. 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: Oct 22, 1999
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