There have been 4 safety recalls for the Amtran Vanguard. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Amtran Vanguard.
This could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Amtran Genesis, 1992 Amtran Genesis, 1993 Amtran Genesis, 1994 Amtran Genesis, 1995 Amtran Genesis, 1996 Amtran Genesis, 1997 Amtran Genesis, 1989 Amtran President, 1990 Amtran President, 1996 Amtran RE, 1997 Amtran RE, 1988 Amtran Vanguard, 1989 Amtran Vanguard, 1990 Amtran Vanguard, 1991 Amtran Vanguard, 1992 Amtran Vanguard, 1993 Amtran Vanguard, 1994 Amtran Vanguard, 1995 Amtran Vanguard, 1996 Amtran Vanguard, 1997 Amtran Vanguard, 1991 Amtran Volunteer, 1992 Amtran Volunteer, 1993 Amtran Volunteer, 1994 Amtran Volunteer, 1995 Amtran Volunteer, 1996 Amtran Volunteer, 1997 Amtran Volunteer, 1988 Ward Patriot, 1989 Ward Patriot, 1990 Ward Patriot, 1990 Ward Senator, 1991 Ward Senator, 1992 Ward Senator, 1988 Ward Volunteer, 1989 Ward Volunteer, 1990 Ward Volunteer |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Recall 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Amtran Conventional, 1998 Amtran Conventional, 1999 Amtran Conventional, 1981 Amtran Vanguard, 1982 Amtran Vanguard, 1983 Amtran Vanguard, 1984 Amtran Vanguard, 1985 Amtran Vanguard, 1986 Amtran Vanguard, 1987 Amtran Vanguard, 1988 Amtran Vanguard, 1989 Amtran Vanguard, 1990 Amtran Vanguard, 1991 Amtran Vanguard, 1992 Amtran Vanguard, 1993 Amtran Vanguard, 1994 Amtran Vanguard, 1995 Amtran Vanguard, 1996 Amtran Vanguard, 1997 Amtran Vanguard, 1991 Amtran Volunteer, 1992 Amtran Volunteer, 1993 Amtran Volunteer, 1994 Amtran Volunteer, 1995 Amtran Volunteer, 1996 Amtran Volunteer, 1997 Amtran Volunteer, 1990 Ward Volunteer, 1991 Ward Volunteer, 1992 Ward Volunteer, 1993 Ward Volunteer, 1994 Ward Volunteer, 1995 Ward Volunteer, 1996 Ward Volunteer, 1997 Ward Volunteer |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Amtran Genesis, 1995 Amtran Vanguard, 1995 Amtran Volunteer |
| Component: VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES |
| Recall Summary: These buses have a rearview mirror system that does not meet the viewing requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Passengers may not identify the door as an emergency exitin an emergency that requires the bus be vacated.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Am-tran Genesis, 1993 Am-tran Genesis, 1992 Am-tran Volunteer, 1993 Am-tran Volunteer, 1992 Amtran Vanguard, 1993 Amtran Vanguard |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: 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. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 1, 1998 | Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments | 37,656 |
| Aug. 28, 1998 | Structure:body | 8,083 |
| Oct. 24, 1995 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices | 495 |
| Jul. 2, 1993 | Equipment:other:labels | 2,950 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1997 Amtran Vanguard | 2 |
| 1996 Amtran Vanguard | 2 |
| 1995 Amtran Vanguard | 3 |
| 1994 Amtran Vanguard | 2 |
| 1993 Amtran Vanguard | 3 |
| 1992 Amtran Vanguard | 3 |
| 1991 Amtran Vanguard | 2 |
| 1990 Amtran Vanguard | 2 |
| 1989 Amtran Vanguard | 2 |
| 1988 Amtran Vanguard | 2 |
| 1987 Amtran Vanguard | 1 |
| 1986 Amtran Vanguard | 1 |
| 1985 Amtran Vanguard | 1 |
| 1984 Amtran Vanguard | 1 |
| 1983 Amtran Vanguard | 1 |
| 1982 Amtran Vanguard | 1 |
| 1981 Amtran Vanguard | 1 |