Recalls for your 1988 Ward Volunteer

Recalls for 1988 Ward Volunteer

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DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS


Posted on: 1998-12-02
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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).

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY


Posted on: 1996-03-12
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
System: equipment; handrails at bus entry ways.  Vehicle description: school buses.note: 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 amtran at 1-501-327-7761.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY


Posted on: 1996-03-12
Description
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
System: equipment; handrails at bus entry ways.  Vehicle description: school buses with outward opening entrance doors.  Note: 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 amtran at 1-501-327-7761.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE:BODY


Posted on: 1993-04-28
Description
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.

Corrective Action
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

Notes
System: equipment: handrails at bus entryways.vehicle description: school buses.