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Amtran RE Recall 00V208: Equipment:Other:Labels

NHTSA campaign 00V208, reported August 2, 2000, 327 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V208AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 565, "VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER REQUIREMENTS." THE VEHICLES HAVE THE WRONG MODEL YEAR CODE IN THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN).
Risk
THESE ERRORS WILL AFFECT THE REGISTRATION OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH CORRECTED CERTIFICATION LABELS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-993-7686. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Amtran FE2001
Amtran IC2001
Amtran RE2001