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1994 Amtran VolunteerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1994 Amtran Volunteer, most often about the structure. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 8, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Amtran Volunteer has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1994 Amtran Volunteer recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front assembly: recliner

Recall 99V-061 · Mar 23, 1999 · 7,738 vehicles

Risk. THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: body

Recall 98V-200 · Aug 28, 1998 · 8,083 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE OF THIS SITUATION, THE ENTRANCE DOOR MAY BE CLOSED, CAPTURING THE ITEM IN THE DOOR.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Amtran.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Volunteer year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Volunteer median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Volunteer owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 847067 · Sep 8, 1999

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