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1997 Amtran Genesis recalls

There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Amtran Genesis, covering 58,816 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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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

Questions about the 1997 Amtran Genesis recalls

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the 1997 Amtran Genesis have?

3, covering seats, structure and electrical system.

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