- 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
1995 Amtran Genesis Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1995 Amtran Genesis with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (1). It is covered by 5 recalls, the latest in March 1999 for the recliner. For comparison, the 1994 has 0 and the 1996 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical Genesis year, for its age
#333 most complained-about 1995 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 5
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1995 Amtran Genesis problems
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1995 Amtran Genesis recalls 5
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. The emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.
- The risk
- This could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. The owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
- The problem
- These buses have a rearview mirror system that does not meet the viewing requirements of fmvss no. 111, "Rearview mirrors."
- The risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: reduced reflective area on the outside rearview mirror reduces the drivers apparent area of visibility to the rear of the bus increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- The fix
- Two add-on convex mirrors will be provided to the vehicle owner with instructions for mounting. If the owner prefers, he may take the bus to an amtran dealer who will install the mirrors.
- The problem
- The hydraulic brake system on these buses uses two hydraulic pressure switches to operate the brake lights and the brake booster pump. The brake pressure warning light can activate when actual system failure has not occurred.
- The risk
- A false warning of the brake pressure warning light can cause the driver to ignore a warning when an actual problem exists which could result in an accident.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the two hydraulic pressure switches with one mechanical switch that is activated by brake pedal stroke.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1995 Amtran Genesis
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Driver stopped vehicle when a strong odor of diesel fuel and a sudden loss of power was detected. When the engine cover was opened smoke and diesel fuel spray blew into the faces of the driver and others. Fuel continued to spray into the occupied passenger area until the engine was shut off. A coating of fuel coated the undercarriage, exterior sides and back of vehicle body. A faulty fuel injector pump on a replacement unit provided under warranty due to previous pump malfunctions was spewing oil. Approximately 25-30 gallons of fuel contaminated the exterior and interior of vehicle.
Amtran Genesis: every year compared
All Genesis yearsQuestions about the 1995 Amtran Genesis
Does the 1995 Amtran Genesis have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1995 Amtran Genesis: recliner (March 1999); hinge and attachments (December 1998); fuses and circuit breakers (May 1998); rearview mirrors / devices (October 1995) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Amtran Genesis?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (1).
How many complaints has the 1995 Amtran Genesis had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 16, 1997 and the latest on April 16, 1997. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1995 Amtran Genesis a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 39 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Amtran Genesis 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.
Which Amtran Genesis years have the most complaints?
1995 (1), 1998 (1). See every Amtran Genesis year compared.
What should I do if my 1995 Amtran Genesis 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