Driver stopped vehicle when a strong odor of diesel fuel and a sudden loss of power was detected. When the engine cover was opened smoke and diesel fuel spray blew into the faces of the driver and others. Fuel continued to spray into the occupied passenger area until the engine was shut off. A coating of fuel coated the undercarriage, exterior sides and back of vehicle body. A faulty fuel injector pump on a replacement unit provided under warranty due to previous pump malfunctions was spewing oil. Approximately 25-30 gallons of fuel contaminated the exterior and interior of vehicle.
The worst 1995 Amtran Genesis problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system1
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- Fuel system1
Recalls 5
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- The hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.
- Remedy
- Owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.
Recall number 99V061000 · Recall details
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments
- 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 breakers
- 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
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices
- What is wrong
- These buses have a rearview mirror system that does not meet the viewing requirements of fmvss no. 111, "rearview mirrors."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: reduced reflective area on the outside rearview mirror reduces the drivers apparent area of visibility to the rear of the bus increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Two add-on convex mirrors will be provided to the vehicle owner with instructions for mounting. If the owner prefers, he may take the bus to an amtran dealer who will install the mirrors.
Recall number 95V206000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic
- 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
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Is the 1995 Amtran Genesis reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1995 Amtran Genesis, close to a typical Genesis model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Amtran Genesis?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 1995 Amtran Genesis have?
5 recalls, covering seats, structure and electrical system.
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