1994 WARD VOLUNTEER Recalls (5)

Campaign:
96V047000 on 03/11/1996
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
03/31/1986 - 06/17/1996
Affected:
34,900
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
96V046000 on 03/11/1996
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
03/31/1986 - 01/31/1996
Affected:
2,650
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

Campaign:
97V014000 on 02/05/1997
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
12/31/1990 - 01/19/1997
Affected:
2,480
Defect:
Certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged in the forward handrails at the bus doors when a person is exiting the bus.
Consequence:
If the driver is unaware of the situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. death or injury can occur to the person exiting the bus.
Correction:
Dealers will remove this handrail. provisions will be made for buses operating in states that mandate a forward mounted handrail to offer the owners a free repair kit containing a rubber spacer.
Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin february 28, 1997. notes:owners who need the free repair kit and are unable to obtain the kit 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.

Campaign:
98V200000 on 08/27/1998
Component:
Structure:body
Manufactured:
12/03/1989 - 02/13/1997
Affected:
8,083
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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).

Campaign:
99V061000 on 03/24/1999
Component:
Seats:front assembly:recliner
Manufactured:
03/09/1993 - 02/13/1997
Affected:
7,738
Defect:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with flip seats at the emergency exits. the seat cushion hinge on the combination flip seat is located in such a manner that it is within easy reach of the passenger sitting in the seat located behind the combo flip seat.
Consequence:
The hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.
Correction:
Owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.
Notes:
Owner notification began april 1, 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 amtran at 1-800-993-7686.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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