Ic Corporation | NHTSA Recall #01V350000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V350000 by Ic Corporation. Includes 307 affected units, AMTRAN/HEATER HARNESS WIRING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V350000
Manufacturer: Ic Corporation
Report Received Date: 2001-11-15T00:00:00
Subject: Amtran/heater harness wiring
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 307

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Electrical component failure without the correct protection in some cases can cause overheating of the component.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ia52_a4xz_wnnp
NHTSA ID: 01V350000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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