Recall 98V-301: 1991–1997 Amtran Genesis, 1989–1990 Amtran President and 6 more
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. recall for structure, reported to NHTSA on Dec 1, 1998, covering about 37,656 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: school buses. The emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.
The risk
This could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.
The fix
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).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP. |
|---|---|
| Component | Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and Attachments |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V301000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Amtran Genesis | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Amtran President | 1989, 1990 | All years |
| Amtran RE | 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Amtran Vanguard | 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Amtran Volunteer | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Ward Patriot | 1988, 1989, 1990 | All years |
| Ward Senator | 1990, 1991, 1992 | All years |
| Ward Volunteer | 1988, 1989, 1990 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 98V-301?
Vehicle description: school buses. The emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.
How is recall 98V-301 fixed?
Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. The owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.