There have been 26 safety recalls for the Amtran FE. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Amtran FE.
Exhaust pipe heat can melt or cause premature failure of this air line if the air line is routed too close to the exhaust pipe.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Amtran FE, 1998 Amtran FE, 1999 Amtran FE, 1997 Navistar 3800, 1998 Navistar 3800, 1999 Navistar 3800 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school bus. An air brake line controlling the rear brakes may be too close to the exhaust pipe and could rupture at any time without warning. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Defrosting needs may not be achieved and could restrict driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Amtran FE |
| Component: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:BLOWER |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. Some heater/defroster units were built with the blower motor wired improperly. When wired improperly the blower motor runs backward and airflow for heating and defrosting is very limited. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
In the event of a crash, personal injury could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Amtran FE, 1999 Amtran RS, 1999 Amtran SS |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: 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. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the driver is unaware of the situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. Death or injury can occur to the person exiting the bus.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Amtran FE |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school bus. Some forward handrails with outward opening entrance doors were built with the hand rail mounting too close to the engine cover. Certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged in the forward handrails at the bus doors when a person is exiting the ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Amtran Conventional, 1998 Amtran Conventional, 1999 Amtran Conventional, 1993 Amtran FE, 1994 Amtran FE, 1995 Amtran FE, 1996 Amtran FE, 1997 Amtran FE, 1998 Amtran FE, 1999 Amtran FE, 1993 Amtran Genesis, 1994 Amtran Genesis, 1995 Amtran Genesis, 1996 Amtran Genesis, 1997 Amtran Genesis, 1998 Amtran Genesis, 1999 Amtran Genesis, 1996 Amtran RE, 1997 Amtran RE, 1998 Amtran RE, 1999 Amtran RE, 1993 Amtran Volunteer, 1994 Amtran Volunteer, 1995 Amtran Volunteer, 1996 Amtran Volunteer, 1997 Amtran Volunteer, 1993 Ward Volunteer, 1994 Ward Volunteer, 1995 Ward Volunteer, 1996 Ward Volunteer, 1997 Ward Volunteer |
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 28, 2004 | Seats | 154 |
| Sep. 28, 2004 | Seats | 8,165 |
| Sep. 21, 2004 | Adaptive Equipment | 1,220 |
| Feb. 24, 2004 | Equipment | 1,589 |
| Jan. 2, 2004 | Structure:body | 7,321 |
| Jan. 2, 2004 | Visibility | 52 |
| Sep. 23, 2003 | Structure:body | 66,749 |
| Aug. 28, 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 75 |
| May. 20, 2003 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 13 |
| Feb. 20, 2003 | Exterior Lighting | 46 |
| Dec. 30, 2002 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 1,295 |
| Nov. 20, 2001 | Electrical System:wiring | 3,190 |
| Nov. 20, 2001 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:blower | 11,944 |
| Nov. 15, 2001 | Electrical System:wiring | 307 |
| Aug. 26, 2001 | Seats | 3,694 |
| Apr. 26, 2001 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices:exterior | 603 |
| Feb. 23, 2001 | Equipment:other:labels | 554 |
| Aug. 21, 2000 | Service Brakes, Air:antilock | 6,259 |
| Aug. 2, 2000 | Equipment:other:labels | 327 |
| Jul. 5, 2000 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 237 |
| Nov. 23, 1999 | Service Brakes, Air:supply:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 277 |
| Sep. 17, 1999 | Seats | 177 |
| Sep. 17, 1999 | Visibility:defroster/defogger System:windshield:blower | 41 |
| Jul. 20, 1999 | Structure:body | 91 |
| Mar. 23, 1999 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 7,738 |
| Mar. 1, 1999 | Service Brakes | 523 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2004 Amtran FE | 6 |
| 2003 Amtran FE | 10 |
| 2002 Amtran FE | 9 |
| 2001 Amtran FE | 12 |
| 2000 Amtran FE | 9 |
| 1999 Amtran FE | 13 |
| 1998 Amtran FE | 7 |
| 1997 Amtran FE | 6 |
| 1996 Amtran FE | 5 |
| 1995 Amtran FE | 5 |
| 1994 Amtran FE | 5 |
| 1993 Amtran FE | 4 |
| 1992 Amtran FE | 3 |