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1996 Amtran Genesis Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1996 Amtran Genesis. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1996 Amtran Genesis

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

  1. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 99V061000 Reported 7,738 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.

  2. 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.

  3. Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)

    NHTSA 98V106000 Reported 13,422 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Vehicle description: school buses. These vehicles were built with inadequate circuit protection devices (fuses or circuit breakers) allowing the headlamps, during high beam operation, to impose too much load causing the protection device to open the circuit.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with a free repair kit and instructions to remedy this condition. If an owner so desires, their dealer can perform the remedy for them.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1996 Amtran Genesis. 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 Amtran Genesis model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Amtran Genesis model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Amtran Genesis10
1992 Amtran Genesis40
1993 Amtran Genesis60
1994 Amtran Genesis60
1995 Amtran Genesis51
1996 Amtran Genesis30
1997 Amtran Genesis30
1998 Amtran Genesis41
1999 Amtran Genesis30

Checking a specific 1996 Amtran Genesis

How do I know if my 1996 Amtran Genesis 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. 3 campaigns currently list the 1996 Amtran Genesis; 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 Amtran dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 98V106000).

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 Amtran 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.