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Amtran IC Recall 00V282: Equipment:Other:Labels

NHTSA campaign 00V282, reported September 19, 2000, 36 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 00V282AMERICAN 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." THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH IMPROPER MODEL CODES.
Risk
THESE ERRORS WILL AFFECT THE REGISTRATION OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECT CERTIFICATION LABEL AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 28, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE LABEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615. 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 IC2001