NHTSA Recall 01V177000: Exterior (visibility)
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 436 vehicles. It affects 2000–2001 Amtran Ic.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V177000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VISIBILITY › REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES › EXTERIOR |
| Report received | May 29, 2001 |
| Owner notification | June 25, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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 risk
Pedestrians could be injured or killed if the driver of the school bus cannot see them.
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).
Vehicles covered by recall 01V177000
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.