1998 AMTRAN GENESIS — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
4
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1998 AMTRAN GENESIS
The 1998 AMTRAN GENESIS has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER, WHEELS, STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by IC CORPORATION for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Tires (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1998 AMTRAN GENESIS
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 1998 AMTRAN GENESIS, potentially affecting up to 23,291 vehicles.
Recall 99V061000 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
| 7,738 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy: OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS.
View full details →Recall 98V248000 — WHEELS
| 1,878 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 98V123000 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
| 253 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Recall 98V106000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 13,422 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1998 AMTRAN GENESIS
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 AMTRAN GENESIS. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE TOWING MY 5TH WHEEL TRAILER DOWN THE ROAD DOING A SPEED OF 60 TO 65 MPH ON HWY 95 IN NEVADA. 22 MILES NORTHWEST OF LAS VEGAS, MY LEFT FRONT TRAILER TIRE HAD THE TREAD SEPERATE FROM THE TIRE. IT STILL HAD 80 PSI OF AIR PRESSURE IN IT.. THERE WAS NOTHING ON THE ROAD THAT I HIT. IT SEPERATED WITHOUT ANY WARNING OR TELL TAIL SIGN OF FAILURE. TIRE WAS ADJUSTED IN VEGAS BY TED WEIN TIRE.. THANK YOU DAN ROOKS (DOT NUMBER:, TIRESIZE: 245 75R16)
Safety Rating for the 1998 AMTRAN GENESIS
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 AMTRAN GENESIS in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 AMTRAN GENESIS
IC CORPORATION has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1998 AMTRAN GENESIS. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
98302 — STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE A DEFECT IN THE ATTACHMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN. YD
NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 AMTRAN GENESIS
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AMTRAN GENESIS
- 1993 AMTRAN GENESIS — 0 complaints
- 1994 AMTRAN GENESIS — 0 complaints
- 1995 AMTRAN GENESIS — 2 complaints
- 1996 AMTRAN GENESIS — 0 complaints
- 1997 AMTRAN GENESIS — 0 complaints
- 1998 AMTRAN GENESIS (current)
- 1999 AMTRAN GENESIS — 0 complaints
Other AMTRAN Models
- AMTRAN RE — 4 total complaints
- AMTRAN VOLUNTEER — 2 total complaints
- AMTRAN COMMERCIAL — 1 total complaint
- AMTRAN IC — 1 total complaint
- AMTRAN 1552SC — 0 total complaints
- AMTRAN BUS — 0 total complaints
- AMTRAN CE — 0 total complaints
- AMTRAN CONVENTIONAL — 0 total complaints