NHTSA Recall 01V145001: Exterior (visibility)
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 603 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Amtran Fe.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V145001 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES › EXTERIOR |
| Report received | April 26, 2001 |
| Owner notification | June 4, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance |
Defect
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with rosco cross over mirrors. The position of the driver's rear view mirror does not allow complete visibility of pedestrians as required under federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
Safety risk
A pedestrian could be injured or killed if the driver of the school bus cannot see them.
Remedy
Amtran will notify owners with instructions to reposition the driver's rear view mirror up 3 1/8 inches. Owner notification began june 4, 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 501-505-2190.
Notes
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 01V145001
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.