1990-1999 Amtran Conventional, Amtran Vanguard and others recall: body

American Transportation Corp. reported this safety recall on August 28, 1998. It covers about 8,083 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 8,083
reported: Aug 28, 1998
owners notified: Sep 21, 1998
related complaints: 2

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

Affected vehicles

Amtran Conventional 1997-1999 1997 1998 1999
Amtran Vanguard 1990-1997 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Amtran Volunteer 1991-1997 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Ward Volunteer 1990-1997 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about body problems.

1997 Amtran Conventional 1998 Amtran Conventional 1999 Amtran Conventional 1994 Amtran Vanguard 1995 Amtran Vanguard 1996 Amtran Vanguard 1997 Amtran Vanguard 1994 Amtran Volunteer 1995 Amtran Volunteer 1996 Amtran Volunteer 1997 Amtran Volunteer 1994 Ward Volunteer

Questions about recall 98V200000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1999 Amtran Conventional, Amtran Vanguard and others body?

Yes. Recall 98V200000, reported on August 28, 1998, covers about 8,083 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V200000?

Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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