NHTSA Campaign 01V369000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Issued by AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. · Reported Nov 20, 2001 · 3,190 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN BUSES WERE BUILT WITH A WIRING DIAGRAM DECAL THAT SHOWS THE CIRCUIT PROTECTION SIZE OF 30 AMPERES INSTEAD OF 20 AMPERES FOR THE HEATER SUPPLY CIRCUITS.
Consequence
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURE WITHOUT THE CORRECT PROTECTION IN SOME CASES CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE COMPONENT AND/OR FIRE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A STRIP AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THAT SHOULD BE PLACED OVER THE INCORRECT INFORMATION ON THE CURRENT DECAL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 21, 2001. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE STRIP AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-993-7686.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMTRAN | FE | 1999 | 3,190 |
| AMTRAN | FE | 2000 | 3,190 |
| AMTRAN | FE | 2001 | 3,190 |
| AMTRAN | FE | 2002 | 3,190 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 01V369000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.