There have been 2 safety recalls for the Amtran RS. 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 RS.
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 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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Amtran RC, 1996 Amtran RC, 1997 Amtran RC, 1995 Amtran RE, 1996 Amtran RE, 1997 Amtran RE, 1995 Amtran RS, 1996 Amtran RS, 1997 Amtran RS |
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS |
| Recall Summary: The low pressure power steering return hose can either burst or become disconnected due to increased fluid viscosity in frigid temperatures. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 17, 1999 | Seats | 177 |
| Mar. 27, 1997 | Steering:hydraulic Power Assist:hose, Piping, And Connections | 1,473 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1999 Amtran RS | 1 |
| 1997 Amtran RS | 1 |
| 1996 Amtran RS | 1 |
| 1995 Amtran RS | 1 |