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Recall directory / Amtran / VANGUARD

Model-level recall history

Amtran VANGUARD recalls by year

Explore official NHTSA model-level records from 1981 through 1997. Choose a year to review consequences, remedies, campaign numbers, and instructions for that year and model.

30NHTSA recall records
4unique campaigns
17model years represented

Year-by-year record count

Recall history across model years

19972 records19962 records19953 records19942 records19933 records19923 records19912 records19902 records19892 records19882 records19871 record19861 record19851 record19841 record19831 record19821 record19811 record

Affected systems

Frequently represented components

Component counts describe records in the NHTSA dataset, not failure rates.

Structure: Body17 records across 1 unique campaign
Structure: Body: Door: Hinge and attachments10 records across 1 unique campaign
Equipment: Other: Labels2 records across 1 unique campaign
Visibility: Rearview mirrors/devices1 records across 1 unique campaign

Campaign history

Recently reported Amtran VANGUARD campaigns

Campaigns are grouped across the model years represented on this page.

98V30100012/01/1998

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE EMERGENCY DOOR HINGES THAT CONSIST OF STEEL PIN FITTINGS AND/OR LACKLUBRICATION CAN BIND FROM RUST AND/OR CORROSION.

Model years in this history: 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988

Consequence and remedy

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.

98V20000008/28/1998

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.

Model years in this history: 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983, 1982, 1981

Consequence and remedy

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.

95V20600010/24/1995

THESE BUSES HAVE A REARVIEW MIRROR SYSTEM THAT DOES NOT MEET THE VIEWING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 111, "REARVIEW MIRRORS."

Model years in this history: 1995

Consequence and remedy

Consequence

CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED REFLECTIVE AREA ON THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR REDUCES THE DRIVERS APPARENT AREA OF VISIBILITY TO THE REAR OF THE BUS INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

TWO ADD-ON CONVEX MIRRORS WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE VEHICLE OWNER WITH INSTRUCTIONS FOR MOUNTING. IF THE OWNER PREFERS, HE MAY TAKE THE BUS TO AN AMTRAN DEALER WHO WILL INSTALL THE MIRRORS.

93V10900007/02/1993

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."

Model years in this history: 1993, 1992

Consequence and remedy

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.

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1997 Amtran VANGUARD2 records1996 Amtran VANGUARD2 records1995 Amtran VANGUARD3 records1994 Amtran VANGUARD2 records1993 Amtran VANGUARD3 records1992 Amtran VANGUARD3 records1991 Amtran VANGUARD2 records1990 Amtran VANGUARD2 records1989 Amtran VANGUARD2 records1988 Amtran VANGUARD2 records1987 Amtran VANGUARD1 records1986 Amtran VANGUARD1 records