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NHTSARecalled May 29, 2001 · #01V177000

AMTRAN/FMVSS 111/REAR VIEW MIRROR

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH BUS BOY CROSS VIEW MIRRORS FAIL TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS." THE LEFT AND RIGHT CONVEX MIRRORS ARE LOCATED TOO LOW. PEDESTRIANS COULD BE INJURED OR KILLED IF THE DRIVER OF THE SCHOOL BUS CANNOT SEE THEM.

Product details

Product
AMTRAN/FMVSS 111/REAR VIEW MIRROR
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
IC CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MIRROR MOUNTING ARMS AND BRACKETS. OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND REPAIR KITS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 25, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 800-843-5615.

View the official CPSC notice