1997 Ward Volunteer Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1997 Ward Volunteer problems

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Seats: front assembly: reclinerReported March 23, 1999 · 7,738 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with flip seats at the emergency exits. The seat cushion hinge on the combination flip seat is located in such a manner that it is within easy reach of the passenger sitting in the seat located behind the combo flip seat.
Risk: The hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.
Remedy: Owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.

Recall number 99V061000 · Recall details

Structure: bodyReported August 28, 1998 · 8,083 vehicles affected

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: bodyReported February 5, 1997 · 2,480 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged in the forward handrails at the bus doors when a person is exiting the bus.
Risk: If the driver is unaware of the situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. Death or injury can occur to the person exiting the bus.
Remedy: Dealers will remove this handrail. Provisions will be made for buses operating in states that mandate a forward mounted handrail to offer the owners a free repair kit containing a rubber spacer.

Recall number 97V014000 · Recall details

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Is the 1997 Ward Volunteer reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Ward Volunteer.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Ward Volunteer?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1997 Ward Volunteer have?

3 recalls, covering seats and structure.

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