Amtran RS recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the Amtran RS, covering 1,650 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Amtran RS recalls by model year
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Seats
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with anchor seats. Some of the seats were built with a seat mounting bolt that failed during testing. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, personal injury could occur.
- Remedy
- Owners will be instructed on how to inspect to the defect and repair the defect by replacing one bolt per seat.
Recall number 99V252000 · Recall details
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections
- What is wrong
- The low pressure power steering return hose can either burst or become disconnected due to increased fluid viscosity in frigid temperatures.
- Risk
- If the low pressure return hose bursts or separates, there would be a loss of power assist to the steering and a reduction in power assist to the brakes on vehicles equipped with hydraulic brakes.
- 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.
Recall number 97V048000 · Recall details
Questions about the Amtran RS recalls
How do I check if my Amtran RS has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
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 Amtran RS have?
2, covering seats and steering.
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