1990 Ward Volunteer recalls
There are 5 safety recalls on record for the 1990 Ward Volunteer, covering 129,789 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
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
Structure: body
- 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: body
- 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: body
- 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
Questions about the 1990 Ward Volunteer recalls
How do I check if my 1990 Ward Volunteer 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 1990 Ward Volunteer have?
5, covering structure.
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