| Make : AMTRAN | Model : FE | Year : 2001 |
| Build Dates : 20000601 - 20010531 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 01V369000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20011221 | Date Received by ODI: 20011120 | Date Added to Database: 20011219 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: IC CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3190 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURE WITHOUT THE CORRECT PROTECTION IN SOME CASES CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE COMPONENT AND/OR FIRE. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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