Amtran Conventional, Vanguard, Volunteer; Ward Volunteer (1981-1999): Structure
Recall 98V200000 · Aug 28, 1998 · American Transportation Corp.
8,083
vehicles affected
8,083
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 98V200000
- Date
- Aug 28, 1998
- Maker
- American Transportation Corp.
- Units affected
- 8,083
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 1981-1999
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 35 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 98V200000?
4 models: Amtran Conventional (1997-1999), Amtran Vanguard (1981-1997), Amtran Volunteer (1991-1997) and 1 more, about 8,083 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 98V200000?
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.