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NHTSA recall 98V301000 · announced December 1, 1998 · filed by American Transportation Corp. · 37,656 units affected
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE EMERGENCY DOOR HINGES THAT CONSIST OF STEEL PIN FITTINGS AND/OR LACKLUBRICATION CAN BIND FROM RUST AND/OR CORROSION.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOORS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
What to do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE OWNERS CAN CONTACT AN AMTRAN DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEY SO DESIRE.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 6, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AM-TRAN AT 1-800-843-5615.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1991 Amtran Genesis
- 1992 Amtran Genesis
- 1993 Amtran Genesis
- 1994 Amtran Genesis
- 1995 Amtran Genesis
- 1996 Amtran Genesis
- 1997 Amtran Genesis
- 1989 Amtran President
- 1990 Amtran President
- 1996 Amtran Re
- 1997 Amtran Re
- 1988 Amtran Vanguard
- 1989 Amtran Vanguard
- 1990 Amtran Vanguard
- 1991 Amtran Vanguard
- 1992 Amtran Vanguard
- 1993 Amtran Vanguard
- 1994 Amtran Vanguard
- 1995 Amtran Vanguard
- 1996 Amtran Vanguard
- 1997 Amtran Vanguard
- 1991 Amtran Volunteer
- 1992 Amtran Volunteer
- 1993 Amtran Volunteer
- 1994 Amtran Volunteer
- 1995 Amtran Volunteer
- 1996 Amtran Volunteer
- 1997 Amtran Volunteer
- 1988 Ward Patriot
- 1989 Ward Patriot
- 1990 Ward Patriot
- 1990 Ward Senator
- 1991 Ward Senator
- 1992 Ward Senator
- 1988 Ward Volunteer
- 1989 Ward Volunteer
- 1990 Ward Volunteer
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.