Recall 98V301000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS Defect in 1988-1997 WARD VOLUNTEER
RECALL This recall affects up to 37,656 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V301000 |
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Vehicles Affected | 37,656 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1988 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1988 WARD PATRIOT, 1988 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1989 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1989 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1989 WARD PATRIOT, 1989 AMTRAN PRESIDENT, 1990 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1990 WARD PATRIOT, 1990 WARD VOLUNTEER, 1990 WARD SENATOR, 1990 AMTRAN PRESIDENT, 1991 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1991 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1991 WARD SENATOR, 1991 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1992 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1992 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1992 WARD SENATOR, 1992 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1993 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1993 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1993 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1994 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1994 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1995 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1995 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1995 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1996 AMTRAN VANGUARD, 1996 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1996 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1996 AMTRAN RE, 1997 AMTRAN RE, 1997 AMTRAN GENESIS, 1997 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, 1997 AMTRAN VANGUARD
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Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE EMERGENCY DOOR HINGES THAT CONSIST OF STEEL PIN FITTINGS AND/OR LACKLUBRICATION CAN BIND FROM RUST AND/OR CORROSION.
Safety Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOORS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE OWNERS CAN CONTACT AN AMTRAN DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEY SO DESIRE.
Related Recalls for WARD
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99V061000 | 1996 WARD VOLUNTEER | SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 7,738 | |
| 98V200000 | 1993 WARD VOLUNTEER | STRUCTURE:BODY | 8,083 | |
| 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 |