Amtran Genesis, President, RE, Vanguard and 4 more (1988-1997): Structure
Recall 98V301000 · Dec 1, 1998 · American Transportation Corp.
37,656
vehicles affected
37,656
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 98V301000
- Date
- Dec 1, 1998
- Maker
- American Transportation Corp.
- Units affected
- 37,656
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body > Door > Hinge and attachments
- Model years
- 1988-1997
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
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.
What can happen
THIS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOORS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE OWNERS CAN CONTACT AN AMTRAN DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEY SO DESIRE.
Vehicles covered
8 models, 37 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 98V301000?
8 models: Amtran Genesis (1991-1997), Amtran President (1989-1990), Amtran RE (1996-1997) and 5 more, about 37,656 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 98V301000?
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE OWNERS CAN CONTACT AN AMTRAN DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEY SO DESIRE.
What can happen?
THIS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOORS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
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.