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1989 Ward Patriot recalls

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

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1989 Ward Patriot. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

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1989 Ward Patriot recalls, newest first

December 1, 1998NHTSA 98V30100037,656 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments

Summary
Vehicle description: school buses. The emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.
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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 11, 1996NHTSA 96V04700034,900 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught. Replace foam pad and install 1" thick rubber spacer between the brace and the wall.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 11, 1996NHTSA 96V0460002,650 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught. Identify the handrail application. If handrail extends from barrier to step well, no modifications are needed. If handrail extends from barrier to inside wall, kit must be ordered and new handrail installed when received.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 9, 1993NHTSA 93V03200246,500 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1989 Ward Patriot were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Ward Patriot years

Other 1989 Ward models

Questions

Does the 1989 Ward Patriot have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1989 Ward Patriot recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Ward dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1989 Ward Patriot?
0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.