Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
AMTRAN
Model Of Vehicle
VANGUARD
Year
1986
Recall Campaign Number
98V200000
Component Description
Structure:Body
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided With A Repair Kit And Installation InstruCTIons.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Transportation Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
19810101
End Of Manufacture
19970101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
8083
Date Owners Notified
19980921
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ic Corporation
Date Report Received
19980828