Hearth Record

Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments (Amtran and Ward)

Vehicle recall 98V-301. NHTSA received AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.’s report on Dec 1, 1998.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.’s report on Dec 1, 1998. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 27, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

THIS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOORS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES.

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

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments.

What should you do?

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE OWNERS CAN CONTACT AN AMTRAN DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEY SO DESIRE.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: 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).
  • Check a vehicle by its VIN at NHTSA: the recalls still open on it are listed there.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 37,656 vehicles potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Amtran REand 1996 and 1997, before the model years listed here
  • Amtran Volunteerand 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997, before the model years listed here
  • Ward Volunteerand 1988, 1989 and 1990, before the model years listed here
  • Amtran Genesisand 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997, before the model years listed here
  • Amtran Vanguardand 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1997, before the model years listed here
  • Ward Patriotand 1988, 1989 and 1990, before the model years listed here
  • Ward Senatorand 1990, 1991 and 1992, before the model years listed here
  • Amtran Presidentand 1989 and 1990, before the model years listed here

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP..
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file before 2010. Released Oct 27, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Whether one vehicle or seat has been fixed: only its maker, or NHTSA’s lookup with a VIN, can say.
  • This recall names only model years before 2015, which have no pages here. Your VIN, at NHTSA, says which recalls are open on a vehicle.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 27, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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