Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V177000 Reported May 29, 2001

Amtran/fmvss 111/rear view mirror

Ic Corporation · Visibility · 436 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V177000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
436
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 29, 2001

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Pedestrians could be injured or killed if the driver of the school bus cannot see them.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ic Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 01V177000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 01V177000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 01V177000?

NHTSA recall 01V177000 was issued by Ic Corporation on May 29, 2001. It addresses: Amtran/fmvss 111/rear view mirror. The recall affects approximately 436 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ic Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 01V177000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.