Recall 98V200000: 1991–1997 Amtran Volunteer
- Report received
- Aug 28, 1998
- Manufacturer
- American transportation corp.
- Potentially affected
- 8,083vehicles
- Model years
- 1991–1997
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1991 Amtran Volunteer0 complaints
- 1992 Amtran Volunteer0 complaints
- 1993 Amtran Volunteer0 complaints
- 1994 Amtran Volunteer2 complaints
- 1995 Amtran Volunteer0 complaints
- 1996 Amtran Volunteer0 complaints
- 1997 Amtran Volunteer0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.