NHTSA Recall 00V390000: Windshield (visibility)
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 73 vehicles. It affects 2001 Amtran Re.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V390000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 00304 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › WINDSHIELD |
| Report received | November 27, 2000 |
| Owner notification | December 8, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hehr international rear exit windows with vandal locks. These buses were built with rear emergency exit windows incorporating a lock option that could be left in the lock position and allow the engine to be started. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release."
Safety risk
During the operation of the bus, the window could remain locked and in the event of a crash, the seat occupant would not be able to open the window increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with instructions on how to repair the noncompliance.
Notes
Owner notification began december 8, 2000. 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 1-800-993-7686.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V390000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Amtran Re | 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.