Recall 98V301000: 1991–1997 Amtran Volunteer and 2 other models

Report received

Dec 1, 1998

Manufacturer

American transportation corp.

Potentially affected

37,656vehicles

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. The emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1991 Amtran Genesis0 complaints
• 1992 Amtran Genesis0 complaints
• 1993 Amtran Genesis0 complaints
• 1994 Amtran Genesis0 complaints
• 1995 Amtran Genesis2 complaints
• 1996 Amtran Genesis0 complaints
• 1997 Amtran Genesis0 complaints
• 1996 Amtran RE2 complaints
• 1997 Amtran RE0 complaints
• 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