1997 Amtran RS Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 1997 Amtran RS. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 1997 Amtran RS
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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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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1997 Amtran RS. 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 RS model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Amtran RS model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 Amtran RS | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Amtran RS | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Amtran RS | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Amtran RS | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1997 Amtran RS
How do I know if my 1997 Amtran RS 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 1997 Amtran RS; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 97V048000).
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
- Genesis2 complaints
- Volunteer2 complaints
- Commercial1 complaints
- Ic1 complaints
- 1552SC0 complaints
- Ce0 complaints
- Conventional0 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.