1998 Amtran Genesis Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1998 Amtran Genesis, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1998 Amtran Genesis
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Recliner (seats)
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.
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Wheels
Vehicle description: transit and school buses built with the rear axle five-spoke cast style wheel assemblies, codes 28a002, 28a003, 28a006, and 28a007. These assemblies have mis-matched wheel spacer and clamps, which could cause high stress on the wheel studs.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.
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Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 2-piece, no5x7508 tilting steering column, or no5x710 telescopic and tilting steering column. The upper pinch bolt nut was omitted during the assembly process. If the nut was not installed, the bolt can separate from the universal joint.
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.
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Fuses and circuit breakers (electrical system)
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.
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Amtran Genesis have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 2000 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“While towing my 5th wheel trailer down the road doing a speed of 60 to 65 MPH on hwy 95 in nevada. 22 miles northwest of las vegas, my left front trailer tire had the tread seperate from the tire. It”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 8, 2000 · Tires
Compare Amtran Genesis model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Amtran Genesis model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 Amtran Genesis | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 Amtran Genesis | 4 | 0 |
| 1993 Amtran Genesis | 6 | 0 |
| 1994 Amtran Genesis | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 Amtran Genesis | 5 | 1 |
| 1996 Amtran Genesis | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Amtran Genesis | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Amtran Genesis | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 Amtran Genesis | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1998 Amtran Genesis
How do I know if my 1998 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1998 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
- Re3 complaints
- Volunteer2 complaints
- Commercial1 complaints
- Ic1 complaints
- 1552SC0 complaints
- Ce0 complaints
- Conventional0 complaints
- Cs0 complaints
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.