Vehicle recall 98V200000 · August 28, 1998
Amtran Vanguard, Ward Volunteer and 2 more models
Vehicle description: school buses built with code G47AODM outward opening service door and code G47ACDC or G47A5DC manual door control.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owner notification began September 21, 1998.OWNERS who do not receive the free repair kit within a reasonable time should contact amtran 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
- NHTSA campaign
- 98V200000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 28, 1998
- Filed by
- AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
- Owner notification
- September 21, 1998
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,083
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Amtran Conventional (1997-1999): 1999, 1998, 1997
- Amtran Vanguard (1981-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981
- Amtran Volunteer (1991-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
- Ward Volunteer (1990-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990
Has your Amtran been repaired?
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