1998 Amtran RS3708 recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the 1998 Amtran RS3708, covering 15,553 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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Wheels
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: transit and school buses built with the rear axle five-spoke cast style wheel assemblies, codes 28a002, 28a003, 28a006, and 28a007. These assemblies have mis-matched wheel spacer and clamps, which could cause high stress on the wheel studs.
- Risk
- This condition can result in potential wheel stud failures, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.
Recall number 98V248000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 2-piece, no5x7508 tilting steering column, or no5x710 telescopic and tilting steering column. The upper pinch bolt nut was omitted during the assembly process. If the nut was not installed, the bolt can separate from the universal joint.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the loss of steering control, 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 98V123000 · 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
Questions about the 1998 Amtran RS3708 recalls
How do I check if my 1998 Amtran RS3708 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 1998 Amtran RS3708 have?
3, covering wheels, steering and electrical system.
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