1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER
The 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER, STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS, STRUCTURE:BODY. The most commonly reported problem area is the Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER, potentially affecting up to 53,477 vehicles.
Recall 99V061000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
| 7,738 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH FLIP SEATS AT THE EMERGENCY EXITS. THE SEAT CUSHION HINGE ON THE COMBINATION FLIP SEAT IS LOCATED IN SUCH A MANNER THAT IT IS WITHIN EASY REACH OF THE PASSENGER SITTING IN THE SEAT LOCATED BEHIND THE COMBO FLIP SEAT.
Consequence: THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS.
View full details →Recall 98V301000 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
| 37,656 vehicles affected
Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE EMERGENCY DOOR HINGES THAT CONSIST OF STEEL PIN FITTINGS AND/OR LACKLUBRICATION CAN BIND FROM RUST AND/OR CORROSION.
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.
View full details →Recall 98V200000 — STRUCTURE:BODY
| 8,083 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
RECALL # 98V301000 AM-TRAM/ DOOR HINGES; RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED APRIL 99. SCHOOL HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AT LEAST 4 TIMES FOR PARTS. PARTS ARE NEVER AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE DOOR HINGES IN FEB. OF 99 . AS OF TODAY THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE . *AK
Safety Rating for the 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AMTRAN VOLUNTEER
- 1991 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER — 0 complaints
- 1992 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER — 0 complaints
- 1993 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER — 0 complaints
- 1994 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER (current)
- 1995 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER — 0 complaints
- 1996 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER — 0 complaints
- 1997 AMTRAN VOLUNTEER — 0 complaints
Other AMTRAN Models
- AMTRAN RE — 4 total complaints
- AMTRAN GENESIS — 3 total complaints
- AMTRAN COMMERCIAL — 1 total complaint
- AMTRAN IC — 1 total complaint
- AMTRAN 1552SC — 0 total complaints
- AMTRAN BUS — 0 total complaints
- AMTRAN CE — 0 total complaints
- AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL — 0 total complaints