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Amtran Re Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 21 safety recalls and 3 owner complaints across 11 model years of the Amtran Re (1994–2004). The most-complained-about year is 1996.

21
safety recalls, all years
3
owner complaints, all years
1999
year with most recalls
1996
year with most complaints

Pick your Amtran Re model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2004 Amtran Re30
2003 Amtran Re70
2002 Amtran Re70
2001 Amtran Re81
2000 Amtran Re50
1999 Amtran Re80
1998 Amtran Re70
1997 Amtran Re60
1996 Amtran Re62
1995 Amtran Re30
1994 Amtran Re10

What Amtran Re owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA. The 1996 model year has the most, with 2.

All Amtran Re recalls (21)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Amtran Re, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Seats

    NHTSA 04V498000 Reported 154 vehicles potentially affected IC CORPORATION

    Certain 1998, 2000-2005 my ce, fe, and re school buses built with one or more ce white 30-inch child restraint seats and manufactured between march 25, 1998 and august 24, 2004. The seat cushion retention may not retain the seat in all circumstances.

    Remedy: Ic corp will notify its customers and will repair the cushion by adding a clip to the cushion tying it to the seat frame. The recall began on october 5, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on…

    Model years: 2002

  2. Equipment adaptive/mobility

    NHTSA 04V469000 Reported 1,220 vehicles potentially affected IC CORPORATION

    Certain my 2001-2005 amtran/ic corporation ce, fe, and re school buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. The sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.

    Remedy: Sure-lok will notify ic's customers and repair the buses on ic's behalf at no cost to the customer. The recall began august 16, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004

  3. Visibility

    NHTSA 04V251000 Reported 4,157 vehicles potentially affected IC CORPORATION

    On certain school buses, the instructions on how to operate the emergency exit did not meet the minimal letter height of 1-centermeter. These buses fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no 217, bus emergency exits and window retention and release.

    Remedy: Ic will mail new labels with installation instructions. Owner notification began june 25, 2004. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ic at 501-505-2190.

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

  4. Equipment

    NHTSA 04V097000 Reported 1,589 vehicles potentially affected IC CORPORATION

    On certain "special needs" school buses equipped with sur-loc "l" wheelchair tracks, the lift mounting bolts could corrode if moisture occurs in the treated plywood floor.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the sur-loc "l" tracks with protected tracks and mounting hardware. Also, lift floor-mounting bolts will be replaced. Owner notification is expected to begin march 19, 2004. Owners who take their…

    Model years: 2003

  5. Visibility

    NHTSA 04V012000 Reported 52 vehicles potentially affected IC CORPORATION

    Certain commercial buses equipped with t-slide oval windows fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217, "bus emergency exits and window retention and release." incorrect side emergency exit windows were installed.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the windows. Owner notification began december 18, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable…

    Model years: 1998, 1999, 2002, 2003

  6. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 03V354000 Reported 66,749 vehicles potentially affected IC CORPORATION

    Ce model school buses which fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. The roof top sheet may be improperly located, reducing the material edge distance at the rivet line.

    Remedy: Ic will notify its customers and will provide inspection and repair instruction. The recall began on january 25, 2005. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not…

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004

  7. Master cylinder (service brakes)

    NHTSA 02V343000 Reported 1,295 vehicles potentially affected IC CORPORATION

    On certain buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the master cylinder was damaged during the fill and bleed procedure.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the master cylinder. Owner notification began january 27, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a…

    Model years: 2003

  8. Door (structure)

    NHTSA 02V200000 Reported 1,689 vehicles potentially affected IC CORPORATION

    Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (FMVSS) no. 221, "school bus body joint strength." the entrance door stepwell vertical joints were built with an inadequate number of fasteners.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with repair instructions and parts free of charge. Additional fasteners will be added to the vertical joints of the stepwell. Owner notification is expected to begin august 22, 2002. Owners who…

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003

  9. Fan/motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 01V241000 Reported 11,944 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Vehicle description: certain school and transit buses were built with a poor quality heater/defroster blower switch. In some cases this has caused the melting of the heater harness connector at the switch terminals or the high-speed wire insulation at the connector. Also, some of the units had improper circuit protection size installed…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to replace the switch and switch harness with a new switch, switch harness, relay and relay harness. For the re units built prior to january 1, 1999, the kit will…

    Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

  10. Seats

    NHTSA 01V269000 Reported 3,694 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 39-inch flip seats. The flip seats could bind in the occupied position and not return to the stored position when not occupied. The cushion frame support bar slides off the seat support pad, which could retain the seat in the occupied position.

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with instructions and parts to repair the seats free of charge. Owner notification began october 23, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact…

    Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002

  11. Exterior (visibility)

    NHTSA 01V145001 Reported 603 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Vehicle description: school buses equipped with rosco cross over mirrors. The position of the driver's rear view mirror does not allow complete visibility of pedestrians as required under federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 111, "rearview mirrors."

    Remedy: Amtran will notify owners with instructions to reposition the driver's rear view mirror up 3 1/8 inches. Owner notification began june 4, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon…

    Model years: 2001

  12. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 01V057000 Reported 554 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Vehicle description: school and transit buses. Some certification labels displayed the incorrect tire pressure for the tire specified to meet the gross axle weight rating for the front and/or rear axles. This does not meet the certain requirements of FMVSS no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars,"…

    Remedy: New certification labels are being provided to owners. Owner notification began march 16, 2001. Owners who do not receive the free certification label within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1-800-993-7686.

    Model years: 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

  13. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 00V390000 Reported 73 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hehr international rear exit windows with vandal locks. These buses were built with rear emergency exit windows incorporating a lock option that could be left in the lock position and allow the engine to be started. This does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS 217, "bus emergency…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to repair the noncompliance.

    Model years: 2001

  14. Antilock (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V232101 Reported 6,259 vehicles potentially affected INTERNATIONAL TRUCK AND ENGINE

    Vehicle description: school buses built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ECU). There have been reports of unwanted ABS activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed ABS wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.

    Model years: 1998, 1999, 2000

  15. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 00V208000 Reported 327 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Vehicle description: school buses. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS 565, "vehicle identification number requirements." the vehicles have the wrong model year code in the vehicle identification number (VIN).

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with corrected certification labels.

    Model years: 2001

  16. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 00V182000 Reported 237 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Vehicle description: school buses with or without seat belts equipped with between the frame rail fuel tank option and 39 and 45 inch anchor passenger seats (seat belt ready seats). These buses were built without the under floor reinforcement plate on the inboard seat mountings about the tank. This does not comply with the requirements…

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with instructions on inspection, repairing and reinforcement plates. Owner notification began august 11, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service…

    Model years: 2000

  17. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 99V146000 Reported 1,591 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    Vehicle description: school buses. Some rear emergency exit windows do not meet the vertical opening requirements as specified by FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release."

    Remedy: Owners will be provided with instructions on how to identify the defect and repair procedures. If the owner prefers, an amtran dealer can perform the remedy for them.

    Model years: 1998, 1999

  18. 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.

    Model years: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999

  19. 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.

    Model years: 1999

  20. 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.

    Model years: 1996, 1997

  21. Hose, piping, and connections (steering)

    NHTSA 97V048000 Reported 1,473 vehicles potentially affected AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

    The low pressure power steering return hose can either burst or become disconnected due to increased fluid viscosity in frigid temperatures.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the return hoses with a hose that can tolerate higher pressures, use improved clamps and a power steering fluid that is less viscous in frigid temperatures.

    Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997

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.