Vehicle recall 93V109000 · July 2, 1993

AM-Tran Genesis, Amtran Vanguard and 1 more model

The rear emergency exit door does not have an emergency exit label.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: 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."
Consequence: Passengers may not identify the door as an emergency exitin an emergency that requires the bus be vacated.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with an appropriate label and instructions for proper installation or am tran will provide assistance to owners.
Notes: System: equipment; emergency exit label.vehicle description: school buses.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V109000
Reported to NHTSA: July 2, 1993
Filed by: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Owner notification: September 18, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,950
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Equipment › Other › Labels

Recall 93V109000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

AM-Tran Genesis (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
AM-Tran Volunteer (1992-1993): 1993, 1992
Amtran Vanguard (1992-1993): 1993, 1992

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