Amtran Vanguard 1992
Model Vanguard made in 1992 by Amtran got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment, structure.
Model 1992
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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EQUIPMENT - OTHER - LABELS | ||||||||||||||||
93V109000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 11/01/1992 to 05/01/1993 | V (Vehicle) | 2950 | 09/18/1993 | OVSC | IC CORPORATION | 07/02/1993 | 07/12/1993 | 571 | 217 | |||||
Defect Summary | The rear emergency exit door does not have an emergency exit label. consequently, the door does not conform to the requirements of fmvss 217, bus window retention and release. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | Passengers may not identify the door as an emergency exitin an emergency that requires the bus be vacated. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Owners will be provided with an appropriate label and instructions for proper installation or am tran will provide assistance to owners. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: equipment; emergency exit label.vehicle description: school buses. | |||||||||||||||
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). | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | ||||||||||||||||
98V301000 | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. | from 02/24/1988 to 10/18/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 37656 | 01/06/1999 | ODI | IC CORPORATION | 12/01/1998 | 12/02/1998 | |||||||
Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | 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). |