- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- The hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.
- The fix
- Owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.
Vehicle safety record
1997 Amtran Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1997 Amtran Conventional have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 1999 for the recliner.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Conventional year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1997 Amtran Conventional recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Vehicle description: school buses built with code g47aodm outward opening service door and code g47acdc or g47a5dc manual door control. Certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged between the control rod clevis and the attachment at the door as a person is exiting the bus.
- The risk
- If the driver is unaware of this situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. Death or injury could occur to the person exiting the bus.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.
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No complaints about the 1997 Amtran Conventional yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Amtran Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional yearsQuestions about the 1997 Amtran Conventional
Does the 1997 Amtran Conventional have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1997 Amtran Conventional: recliner (March 1999); body (August 1998). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1997 Amtran Conventional had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1997 Amtran Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Amtran Conventional year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1997 Amtran Conventional has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data