1997 Amtran Genesis Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1997 Amtran Genesis problems

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Seats: front assembly: reclinerReported March 23, 1999 · 7,738 vehicles affected

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 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

Is the 1997 Amtran Genesis reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1997 Amtran Genesis.

What is the most common problem with the 1997 Amtran Genesis?

There are not enough complaints to tell.

How many recalls does the 1997 Amtran Genesis have?

3 recalls, covering seats, structure and electrical system.

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