1992 Amtran Genesis Problems: 0 Complaints, 4 Recalls

The worst 1992 Amtran Genesis problems

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Structure: body: door: hinge and attachmentsReported December 1, 1998 · 37,656 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: school buses. The emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.
Risk: This could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.
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.

Recall number 98V301000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakersReported May 15, 1998 · 13,422 vehicles affected

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: This condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
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.

Recall number 98V106000 · Recall details

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulicReported May 12, 1995 · 1,179 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The hydraulic brake system on these buses uses two hydraulic pressure switches to operate the brake lights and the brake booster pump. The brake pressure warning light can activate when actual system failure has not occurred.
Risk: A false warning of the brake pressure warning light can cause the driver to ignore a warning when an actual problem exists which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the two hydraulic pressure switches with one mechanical switch that is activated by brake pedal stroke.

Recall number 94V234001 · Recall details

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assemblyReported August 3, 1992 · 200 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The fuel system failed the crash barrier test. The fuel tank was punctured, resulting in fluid loss greater than allowed by fmvss 301, "fuel system integrity".
Risk: Fuel spills in a collision could lead to a vehicle fireif exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy: Modify the fuel tank cage to comply with fmvss 301.

Recall number 92V102001 · Recall details

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Is the 1992 Amtran Genesis reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1992 Amtran Genesis.

What is the most common problem with the 1992 Amtran Genesis?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1992 Amtran Genesis have?

4 recalls, covering structure, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.

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