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1989 Ward Patriot Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1989 Ward Patriot. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

4 safety recalls for the 1989 Ward Patriot

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Hinge and attachments (structure)

    NHTSA 98V301000 Reported 37,656 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Vehicle description: school buses. The emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.

    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.

  2. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 96V046000 Reported 2,650 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

    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…

  3. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 96V047000 Reported 34,900 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

    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.

  4. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 93V032002 Reported 46,500 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Passengers clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.

    Remedy: Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from becoming caught.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1989 Ward Patriot. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Ward Patriot model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ward Patriot model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1983 Ward Patriot10
1984 Ward Patriot10
1985 Ward Patriot10
1986 Ward Patriot30
1987 Ward Patriot30
1988 Ward Patriot40
1989 Ward Patriot40
1990 Ward Patriot40
1991 Ward Patriot30
1992 Ward Patriot10
1993 Ward Patriot10

Checking a specific 1989 Ward Patriot

How do I know if my 1989 Ward Patriot has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1989 Ward Patriot; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ward dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 93V032002).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ward models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.