Amtran Vanguard 1983
Model Vanguard made in 1983 by Amtran got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning structure .
Model 1983
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V200000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 01/01/1981 to 01/01/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 8083 | 09/21/1998 | MFR | IC CORPORATION | 08/28/1998 | 08/28/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began september 21, 1998.owners who do not receive the free repair kit within a reasonable time should contact amtran 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). | |||||||||||||||