NHTSA vehicle safety data
2001 Amtran IC Recalls & Complaints
The 2001 Amtran IC has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 2001 Amtran IC. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Amtran dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Amtran IC. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
AMTRAN/FMVSS 111/REAR VIEW MIRROR
NHTSA #01V177000 · Visibility — Rearview Mirrors/Devices — Exterior · NHTSA notice
Reported May 29, 2001 · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Potentially affected: 436 vehicles
Owners notified June 25, 2001 · Vehicles built June 1, 2000 – April 23, 2001 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
PEDESTRIANS COULD BE INJURED OR KILLED IF THE DRIVER OF THE SCHOOL BUS CANNOT SEE THEM.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
Notes
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION=S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
AMTRAN/DRIVER SEAT HARDWARE
NHTSA #00V420000 · Seats · NHTSA notice
Reported December 14, 2000 · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Potentially affected: 768 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 00305 · Owners notified December 3, 2001 · Vehicles built March 17, 2000 – October 9, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE BUSES WERE BUILT USING THE WRONG HARDWARE TO SECURE THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO THE DRIVER'S PLATFORM. THE SEAT COULD BECOME LOOSE AND SEPARATE.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN THE DRIVER LOSING CONTROL OF THE BUS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A KIT WHICH CONTAINS INSTRUCTIONS AND NEW HARDWARE. THE REPAIR PROCEDURE WILL REQUIRE ADDING ADDITIONAL MOUNTING HARDWARE TO SECURE THE SEAT TO THE PLATFORM.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 3, 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 1-800-843-5615.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
AMTRAN/PART 565/VIN
NHTSA #00V282000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported September 19, 2000 · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Potentially affected: 36 vehicles
Owners notified September 28, 2000 · Vehicles built July 31, 2000 – August 28, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 565, "VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER REQUIREMENTS." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH IMPROPER MODEL CODES.
Safety consequence
THESE ERRORS WILL AFFECT THE REGISTRATION OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
AMTRAN/PART 565/VIN
NHTSA #00V208000 · Equipment — Other — Labels · NHTSA notice
Reported August 2, 2000 · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Potentially affected: 327 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 00302 · Owners notified September 15, 2000 · Vehicles built March 17, 2000 – July 24, 2000 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 565, "VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER REQUIREMENTS." THE VEHICLES HAVE THE WRONG MODEL YEAR CODE IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN).
Safety consequence
THESE ERRORS WILL AFFECT THE REGISTRATION OF THE VEHICLE.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN 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).
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