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1994 Am-Tran Volunteer

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
2
Latest Sep 8, 1999
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
3
Latest Mar 23, 1999
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 2 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1994 Am-Tran Volunteer, most frequently naming the body & structure category. 3 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Body & structure2100.0%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

3 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
99V061000

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

Mar 23, 1999
7,738 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS.
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.Manufacturer number 99-303View on NHTSA.gov
98V301000

STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

Dec 1, 1998
37,656 units potentially affected
The defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE EMERGENCY DOOR HINGES THAT CONSIST OF STEEL PIN FITTINGS AND/OR LACKLUBRICATION CAN BIND FROM RUST AND/OR CORROSION.
The risk: THIS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOORS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE OWNERS CAN CONTACT AN AMTRAN DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEY SO DESIRE.
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.View on NHTSA.gov
98V200000

STRUCTURE:BODY

Aug 28, 1998
8,083 units potentially affected
The 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.
The risk: 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.
The remedy: OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Body & structure
Filed Sep 8, 1999

RECALL # 98V301000 AM-TRAM/ DOOR HINGES; RECALL NOTICE RECEIVED APRIL 99. SCHOOL HAS CONTACTED MANUFACTURER AT LEAST 4 TIMES FOR PARTS. PARTS ARE NEVER AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL. *AK

NHTSA ID
847067
Body & structure
Filed Aug 20, 1999

CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL FOR THE DOOR HINGES IN FEB. OF 99 . AS OF TODAY THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE . *AK

NHTSA ID
845523

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

G97301

STRUCTURE:BODY

RECALL 97V-014 - OPTIONAL HANDRAIL MOUNTED FORWARD OF ENTRANCE DOOR (TO RIGHT WHEN ENTERING BUS) ON SUBJECT VEHICLES MAY HAVE AN ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD LOCATED AT THE LOWER ATTATCHMENT POINT ON THE HANDRAIL AND THE SIDEWALL OF THE STEPWELL - CERTAIN SMALL OBJECTS MAY BE CAUGHT IN THESE AREAS SUCH AS COAT TIE STRINGS WITH DRAW STRING CLIPS OR OTHER OBJECTS ATTATCHED - SHOULD THIS HAPPEN, AND THE DRIVER DOES NOT PROPERLY OBSERVE THE PERSON EXITING THE BUS, THE PERSON MAY EXIT THE BUS WITH THE STRING CAPTURED - THE DOOR MAY BE CLOSED AND THE BUS MOVED CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE PASSENGER EXITING THE BUS - VEHICLES INVOLVED - VOLUNTEER AND AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL MODEL SCHOOL BUSES WITH HANDRAILS MOUNTED FORWARD OF ENTRANCE DOOR, BUILT FROM JANUARY 1, 1991 THROUGH JANUARY 20, 1997 - REPAIR PROCEDURES - REMOVE AND DISCARD THE ENTIRE HANDRAIL - IF STATE OF LOCAL CODES PROHIBIT THE REMOVAL OF THE HANDRAIL, ORDER AND INSTALL A RUBBER SPACER (#436496001) AT THE LOWER ATTATCHMENT POINT OF THE HANDRAIL USING THE FASTENER PROVIDED - RECALL 97V014. *TW

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Am-Tran Volunteer by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
1997040—
1996040—
1995050—
1994Viewing230—
1993040—
1992030—
1991020—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.