There have been 12 safety recalls for the Amtran Genesis. 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 Genesis.
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
This could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Amtran Genesis, 1992 Amtran Genesis, 1993 Amtran Genesis, 1994 Amtran Genesis, 1995 Amtran Genesis, 1996 Amtran Genesis, 1997 Amtran Genesis, 1989 Amtran President, 1990 Amtran President, 1996 Amtran RE, 1997 Amtran RE, 1988 Amtran Vanguard, 1989 Amtran Vanguard, 1990 Amtran Vanguard, 1991 Amtran Vanguard, 1992 Amtran Vanguard, 1993 Amtran Vanguard, 1994 Amtran Vanguard, 1995 Amtran Vanguard, 1996 Amtran Vanguard, 1997 Amtran Vanguard, 1991 Amtran Volunteer, 1992 Amtran Volunteer, 1993 Amtran Volunteer, 1994 Amtran Volunteer, 1995 Amtran Volunteer, 1996 Amtran Volunteer, 1997 Amtran Volunteer, 1988 Ward Patriot, 1989 Ward Patriot, 1990 Ward Patriot, 1990 Ward Senator, 1991 Ward Senator, 1992 Ward Senator, 1988 Ward Volunteer, 1989 Ward Volunteer, 1990 Ward Volunteer |
| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. The emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
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 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 23, 1999 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 7,738 |
| Mar. 1, 1999 | Service Brakes | 523 |
| Dec. 1, 1998 | Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments | 37,656 |
| Oct. 7, 1998 | Wheel | 1,878 |
| Jun. 2, 1998 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 253 |
| May. 15, 1998 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 13,422 |
| Oct. 24, 1995 | Visibility:rearview Mirrors/devices | 495 |
| May. 12, 1995 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic | 1,179 |
| May. 24, 1994 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid | 56 |
| Mar. 23, 1994 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 516 |
| Dec. 14, 1993 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,725 |
| Aug. 3, 1992 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 200 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1999 Amtran Genesis | 3 |
| 1998 Amtran Genesis | 4 |
| 1997 Amtran Genesis | 3 |
| 1996 Amtran Genesis | 3 |
| 1995 Amtran Genesis | 5 |
| 1994 Amtran Genesis | 6 |
| 1993 Amtran Genesis | 6 |
| 1992 Amtran Genesis | 4 |
| 1991 Amtran Genesis | 1 |