Amtran Vanguard recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Amtran Vanguard, covering 49,184 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Amtran Vanguard recalls by model year
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Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses. The emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.
- Risk
- This could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. The owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.
Recall number 98V301000 · Recall details
Structure: body
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses built with code g47aodm outward opening service door and code g47acdc or g47a5dc manual door control. Certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged between the control rod clevis and the attachment at the door as a person is exiting the bus.
- Risk
- If the driver is unaware of this situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. Death or injury could occur to the person exiting the bus.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.
Recall number 98V200000 · Recall details
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
- What is wrong
- These buses have a rearview mirror system that does not meet the viewing requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: reduced reflective area on the outside rearview mirror reduces the drivers apparent area of visibility to the rear of the bus increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Two add-on convex mirrors will be provided to the vehicle owner with instructions for mounting. If the owner prefers, he may take the bus to an amtran dealer who will install the mirrors.
Recall number 95V206000 · Recall details
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- The rear emergency exit door does not have an emergency exit label. Consequently, the door does not conform to the requirements of fmvss 217, "bus window retention and release."
- Risk
- Passengers may not identify the door as an emergency exitin an emergency that requires the bus be vacated.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with an appropriate label and instructions for proper installation or am tran will provide assistance to owners.
Recall number 93V109000 · Recall details
Questions about the Amtran Vanguard recalls
How do I check if my Amtran Vanguard has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Amtran Vanguard have?
4, covering structure, visibility and equipment.
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