NHTSA Recall 01V350000: Electrical system: wiring
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 307 vehicles. It affects 2001–2002 Amtran Fe.
| NHTSA campaign | 01V350000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | November 15, 2001 |
| Owner notification | December 18, 2001 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: certain buses were built with an improper connection of the heater harness from the heater switch to the connector just outside the heater unit. The assembly left a loose hot wire in the heater harness with an unprotected terminal that could cause a direct short. This wire is protected with a 20-ampere circuit protection, but in a rare case could cause a fire.
Safety risk
Electrical component failure without the correct protection in some cases can cause overheating of the component.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with instructions on how to repair the defect. The repair procedure for this defect will require placing the connectors correctly in the terminals to the high-speed blower relay and harness connection at the heater. Owner notification began december 18, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free instructions within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1-800-843-5615.
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 01V350000
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.