Safety Recall NHTSA · 01V241000 Reported November 20, 2001

Amtran/heater/defroster blower motor

Ic Corporation · Visibility · 11,944 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
01V241000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Ic Corporation
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
11,944
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 20, 2001

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: certain school and transit buses were built with a poor quality heater/defroster blower switch. in some cases this has caused the melting of the heater harness connector at the switch terminals or the high-speed wire insulation at the connector. also, some of the units had improper circuit protection size installed in the heater defroster circuit.

Safety Consequence

If an operator detects smoke or the smell of melting wire insulation from the blower control panel, the operation of the heater/defroster at high speed should be discontinued until the repair is made.

Corrective Action

Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to replace the switch and switch harness with a new switch, switch harness, relay and relay harness. for the re units built prior to january 1, 1999, the kit will also include a 20-ampere manual circuit breaker. owner notification began december 15, 2001. owners who 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 01V241000 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 01V241000

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

What is recall 01V241000?

NHTSA recall 01V241000 was issued by Ic Corporation on November 20, 2001. It addresses: Amtran/heater/defroster blower motor. The recall affects approximately 11,944 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 01V241000 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.