1996 Amtran Re Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 1996 Amtran Re, and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 1996 Amtran Re
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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Body (structure)
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…
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Fan/motor (visibility)
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…
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Labels (equipment)
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.
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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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Hinge and attachments (structure)
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.
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Hose, piping, and connections (steering)
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.
2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1996 Amtran Re have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 2 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“'j' hooks that hold the body to the frame were missing, causing body to shift on the frame. (1st vehicle on 509555)”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 7, 1996 · Structure
“"j" hooks that hold the body to the frame were missing. (2nd vehicle on 509556)”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, October 7, 1996 · Structure
Compare Amtran Re model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Amtran Re model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Amtran Re | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Amtran Re | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Amtran Re | 6 | 2 |
| 1997 Amtran Re | 6 | 0 |
| 1998 Amtran Re | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Amtran Re | 8 | 0 |
| 2000 Amtran Re | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 Amtran Re | 8 | 1 |
| 2002 Amtran Re | 7 | 0 |
| 2003 Amtran Re | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 Amtran Re | 3 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1996 Amtran Re
How do I know if my 1996 Amtran Re 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. 6 campaigns currently list the 1996 Amtran Re; 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 01V057000).
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
- Genesis2 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.