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1999 Amtran Genesis Recalls, Complaints & Specs

3 safety recalls list the 1999 Amtran Genesis. Check your own VIN below.

3
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

3 safety recalls for the 1999 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. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 99V038000 Reported 523 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Transit and school buses. Some rear brake assemblies were built using incorrect mounting hardware. Improper torque of the fastener or fasteners that retain the brakes to the rear axle could allow brake groups to separation from the rear axle.

    Remedy: Dealers/owners will inspect the mounting hardware and replace the lock nuts if necessary.

  3. Wheels

    NHTSA 98V248000 Reported 1,878 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    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.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1999 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 1999 Amtran Genesis

How do I know if my 1999 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 1999 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 98V248000).

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.