1999 AMTRAN FE RECALL - #01V369000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
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.
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 |
1/1/1999 - 5/31/1999 |
| Recalled on |
12/19/2001 |
| Influenced by |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/21/2001 |
| # Affected |
3,190 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENT FAILURE WITHOUT THE CORRECT PROTECTION IN SOME CASES CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING OF THE COMPONENT AND/OR FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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 VISIBILITY, DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM, FAN/MOTOR
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 STRUCTURE, BODY
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
1999 AMTRAN FE Recall for SEATS
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