1990 Ward Patriot
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 Ward Patriot. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1990 Ward Patriot. Newest first.
Vehicle description: school buses. the emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.
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.
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Risk and remedy
Risk
When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in thehandrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion, theindividual IS subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result in seriousinjury or death.
Remedy
Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.
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