NHTSA Recall 01V270000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,432 vehicles. It affects 1997–2001 Amtran Cs.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V270000 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | August 26, 2001 |
| Owner notification | October 30, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: on certain school buses equipped with i-6 engines, plywood floors, and a driver insulation package, the accelerator pedal can stick in either a partial or full throttle position.
Safety risk
A vehicle crash can occur if the throttle is stuck and cannot return to the idle position, which may result in injury or death.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to inspect and repair the bus(es) free of charge. Owner notification began october 30, 2001. Owners who 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 01V270000
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.