Recall 98V200000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1981-1999 WARD VOLUNTEER
RECALL This recall affects up to 8,083 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V200000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 8,083 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1981 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1982 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1983 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1984 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1985 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1986 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1987 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1988 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1989 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1990 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1990 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1991 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1991 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1991 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1992 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1992 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1992 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1993 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1993 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1993 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1994 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1994 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1995 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1995 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1995 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1996 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1996 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1996 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1997 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1997 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1997 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1997 AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL, 1998 AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL, 1999 AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Related Recalls for WARD
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99V061000 | 1996 WARD VOLUNTEER | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 7,738 | |
| 98V301000 | 1989 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 37,656 | |
| 97V014000 | 1996 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2,480 | |
| 96V046000 | 1990 WARD PATRIOT | STRUCTURE:BODY | 2,650 | |
| 96V047000 | 1990 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 34,900 | |
| 93V032002 | 1992 WARD PATRIOT | STRUCTURE:BODY | 46,500 | |
| 91V176000 | 1990 WARD SCHOOL BUS | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 500 | |
| 83V096000 | 1981 WARD C | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 200 | |
| 77V004000 | 1973 WARD WARD | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 269 | |
| 72V154000 | 1971 WARD CUSTOM | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER | 17 |