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.