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Amtran recalls

All 28 Amtran safety recalls since model year 2000, in plain English. Latest: Oct 15, 2004.

Latest Amtran recalls

2001–2004 Amtran FE & 2003–2005 IC CE + 2 more

Seats recall · 04V498
Certain 1998, 2000-2005 my CE, FE, and RE school buses built with one or more CE white 30-INCH child restraint seats and manufactured between march 25, 1998 and august 24, 2004.
📅 Oct 15, 2004· 154 vehicles

2000–2004 Amtran FE

Seats recall · 04V492
Certain FE school and commercial buses built with ce white driver seats with a pedestal style mount and manufactured between january 10, 1992 through february 24, 2004.
📅 Oct 15, 2004· 8,165 vehicles

2001–2003 Amtran CE & 2001–2003 Amtran FE + 3 more

Equipment recall · 04V469
Certain my 2001-2005 amtran/ic corporation CE, FE, and RE school buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13.
📅 Sep 24, 2004· 1,220 vehicles

2001–2004 Amtran RE & 2003–2004 IC RE

Windows, wipers & mirrors recall · 04V251
On certain school buses, the instructions on how to operate the emergency exit did not meet the minimal letter height of 1-CENTERMETER.
📅 May 27, 2004· 4,157 vehicles

2003–2004 IC CE & 2003–2004 IC FE + 4 more

Equipment recall · 04V097
On certain "special needs" school buses equipped with sur-loc "l" wheelchair tracks, the lift mounting bolts could corrode if moisture occurs in the treated plywood floor.
📅 Mar 3, 2004· 1,589 vehicles

2000–2004 Amtran FE

Body & structure recall · 04V010
Certain FE model school buses manufactured from october 14, 1991, and march 4, 2003.
📅 Jan 15, 2004· 7,321 vehicles

All Amtran recalls

DateRecallVehiclesProblemUnits
2004-10-1504V4982001–2004 Amtran FE & 2003–2005 IC CE + 2 moreSeats154
2004-10-1504V4922000–2004 Amtran FESeats8,165
2004-09-2404V4692001–2003 Amtran CE & 2001–2003 Amtran FE + 3 moreEquipment1,220
2004-05-2704V2512001–2004 Amtran RE & 2003–2004 IC REWindows, wipers & mirrors4,157
2004-03-0304V0972003–2004 IC CE & 2003–2004 IC FE + 4 moreEquipment1,589
2004-01-1504V0102000–2004 Amtran FEBody & structure7,321
2004-01-1503V3542000–2004 Amtran CE & 2000–2004 Amtran FE + 2 moreBody & structure66,749
2004-01-1304V0122002–2003 Amtran RE & 2004 Amtran FEWindows, wipers & mirrors52
2003-09-0403V3262001–2004 Amtran CE & 2003–2004 Amtran FEBrakes75
2003-05-2803V1952000–2003 Amtran FEBody & structure13
2003-04-0103V1182002–2003 Amtran CESeats159
2003-02-2403V0542003 Amtran CE & 2003 Amtran FELights46
2003-01-0602V3432003 Amtran FE & 2003 Amtran REBrakes1,295
2002-08-0902V2002001–2003 Amtran REBody & structure1,689
2002-07-2202V1732002 Amtran ICBody & structure123
2001-12-1901V3692000–2002 Amtran FEElectrical system3,190
2001-11-1501V3502001–2002 Amtran FEElectrical system307
2001-09-0401V2702000–2001 Amtran CSSpeed control1,432
2001-09-0401V2692000–2002 Amtran CS & 2000–2002 Amtran FE + 9 moreSeats3,694
2001-07-3101V2412000–2001 Amtran FE & 2000–2001 Amtran REWindows, wipers & mirrors11,944
2001-06-0401V1772000–2001 Amtran ICWindows, wipers & mirrors436
2001-04-2701V1450012001 Amtran FE & 2001 Amtran REWindows, wipers & mirrors603
2000-12-1800V4202001 Amtran ICSeats768
2000-11-2900V3902001 Amtran REWindows, wipers & mirrors73
2000-11-2000V2321012000 Amtran FE & 2000 Amtran RE + 1 moreBrakes6,259
2000-09-2200V2822001 Amtran ICEquipment36
2000-08-0900V2082001 Amtran FE & 2001 Amtran IC + 1 moreEquipment327
2000-07-1100V1822000 Amtran FE & 2000 Amtran RESeat belt237

FAQ

How many Amtran recalls are there?

There are 28 Amtran vehicle safety recalls for model years 2000 and newer in NHTSA data. The latest was posted Oct 15, 2004.

Are Amtran recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

How do I check if my Amtran has a recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN on our VIN check page or at nhtsa.gov/recalls. You can also browse by model and year below.