- The problem
- 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 fix
- Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.
Vehicle safety record
1981 Amtran Vanguard Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1981 Amtran Vanguard have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in August 1998 for the body.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Vanguard year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1981 Amtran Vanguard recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 1981 Amtran Vanguard yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
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Does the 1981 Amtran Vanguard have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1981 Amtran Vanguard: body (August 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1981 Amtran Vanguard had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1981 Amtran Vanguard a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Amtran Vanguard year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1981 Amtran Vanguard has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data