Vehicle recall 99V253000 · September 17, 1999

1999 Amtran FE

Vehicle description: school buses.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. Some heater/defroster units were built with the blower motor wired improperly. When wired improperly the blower motor runs backward and airflow for heating and defrosting is very limited. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 103, "windshield defrosting and defogging systems."
Consequence: Defrosting needs may not be achieved and could restrict driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Owners will be instructed on how to inspect and repair the defect by switching the connection of two wires.
Notes: Amtran recall no. 99308. Owner notification began October 22, 1999. 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 am-tran 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).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 99V253000
Reported to NHTSA: September 17, 1999
Filed by: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Manufacturer campaign: 99308
Owner notification: October 22, 1999
Vehicles potentially affected: 41
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Visibility › Defroster/defogger/HVAC system › Fan/motor

Recall 99V253000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Amtran FE (1999): 1999

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