Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AMTRAN
Model Of Vehicle
IC
Year
2000
Recall Campaign Number
01V177000
Component Description
Visibility:ReaRVIew Mirrors/Devices:Exterior
Effect Of Defect
Pedestrians Could Be Injured Or Killed If The Driver Of The School Bus Cannot See Them.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Transportation Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
20000406
End Of Manufacture
20000530
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
436
Date Owners Notified
20010625
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ic Corporation
Date Report Received
20010529
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
111