1990 Ward Patriot Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1990 Ward Patriot problems

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Structure: body: door: hinge and attachmentsReported December 1, 1998 · 37,656 vehicles affected

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: bodyReported March 11, 1996 · 2,650 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Remedy: Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught. Identify the handrail application. If handrail extends from barrier to step well, no modifications are needed. If handrail extends from barrier to inside wall, kit must be ordered and new handrail installed when received.

Recall number 96V046000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported March 11, 1996 · 34,900 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Remedy: Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught. Replace foam pad and install 1" thick rubber spacer between the brace and the wall.

Recall number 96V047000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported April 9, 1993 · 46,500 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
Remedy: Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Recall number 93V032002 · Recall details

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Is the 1990 Ward Patriot reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1990 Ward Patriot.

What is the most common problem with the 1990 Ward Patriot?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1990 Ward Patriot have?

4 recalls, covering structure.

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