1990 AMTRAN VANGUARD RECALL - #98V301000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY : DOOR : HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE EMERGENCY DOOR HINGES THAT CONSIST OF STEEL PIN FITTINGS AND/OR LACKLUBRICATION CAN BIND FROM RUST AND/OR CORROSION.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1990 AMTRAN VANGUARD |
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| Manufacturer |
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
2/24/1988 - 10/18/1996 |
| Recalled on |
12/2/1998 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
1/6/1999 |
| # Affected |
37,656 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOORS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. |
| Corrective action |
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). |
| See also |
1990 AMTRAN VANGUARD Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY
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