1999 AMTRAN FE RECALL - #99V253000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM : FAN/MOTOR
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."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1999 AMTRAN FE |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 9/10/1999 |
| Recalled on |
9/28/1999 |
| Influenced by |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/22/1999 |
| # Affected |
41 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
DEFROSTING NEEDS MAY NOT BE ACHIEVED AND COULD RESTRICT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO INSPECT AND REPAIR THE DEFECT BY SWITCHING THE CONNECTION OF TWO WIRES. |
| 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). |
| See also |
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
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