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Safety Recalls of Amtran FH1652 Vehicles

There have been 3 safety recalls for the Amtran FH1652. 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 FH1652.

NHTSA Recall #: 99V038000; Mar. 1, 1999

Separation of the rear axle could cause a crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Amtran FE, 1999 Amtran FH1652, 1999 Amtran Genesis, 1999 Amtran RE

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Recall Summary: Transit and school buses. Some rear brake assemblies were built using incorrect mounting hardware. Improper torque of the fastener or fasteners that retain the brakes to the rear axle could allow brake groups to separation from the rear axle. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 98V248000; Oct. 7, 1998

This condition can result in potential wheel stud failures, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Amtran FH1652, 1999 Amtran FH1652, 1998 Amtran Genesis, 1999 Amtran Genesis, 1998 Amtran RS3302, 1999 Amtran RS3302, 1998 Amtran RS3505, 1999 Amtran RS3505, 1998 Amtran RS3708, 1999 Amtran RS3708, 1998 Amtran RS3911, 1999 Amtran RS3911

Component: WHEELS

Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

NHTSA Recall #: 98V123000; Jun. 2, 1998

This condition could cause the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Amtran FH1652, 1998 Amtran Genesis, 1998 Amtran RC3911, 1998 Amtran RS3302, 1998 Amtran RS3505, 1998 Amtran RS3708, 1998 Amtran RS3911

Component: STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎

Table 1. Historical Recalls of Amtran FH1652 Vehicles

Date	Component	Vehicle Affected
Mar. 1, 1999	Service Brakes	523
Oct. 7, 1998	Wheel	1,878
Jun. 2, 1998	Steering:wheel And Handle Bar	253

Table 2. Recall Statistics of Amtran FH1652 Model Years

Model	# Recalls
1999 Amtran FH1652	3
1998 Amtran FH1652	1