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1997 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1997 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1996 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1996 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1995 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1995 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices

Consequence of Defect

these buses have a rearview mirror system that does not meet the viewing requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."

Corrective Action

consequence of non-compliance: reduced reflective area on the outside rearview mirror reduces the drivers apparent area of visibility to the rear of the bus increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

Recall Notes

two add-on convex mirrors will be provided to the vehicle owner with instructions for mounting. if the owner prefers, he may take the bus to an amtran dealer who will install the mirrors.

1995 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1994 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1994 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1993 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1993 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

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."

Corrective Action

passengers may not identify the door as an emergency exitin an emergency that requires the bus be vacated.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with an appropriate label and instructions for proper installation or am tran will provide assistance to owners.

1993 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1992 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1992 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Equipment:Other:Labels

Consequence of Defect

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."

Corrective Action

passengers may not identify the door as an emergency exitin an emergency that requires the bus be vacated.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with an appropriate label and instructions for proper installation or am tran will provide assistance to owners.

1992 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1991 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1991 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1990 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1990 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1989 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1989 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1988 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

this could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. the owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

1988 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1987 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1986 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1985 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1984 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1983 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1982 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

1981 Amtran Vanguard

Component

Structure:Body

Consequence of 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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Notes

owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.