- 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
1998 Amtran Genesis Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Amtran Genesis with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in March 1999 for the recliner. For comparison, the 1997 has 0 and the 1999 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Genesis year, for its age
#368 most complained-about 1998 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1998 Amtran Genesis problems
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1998 Amtran Genesis recalls 4
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: 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.
- The risk
- This condition can result in potential wheel stud failures, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- This condition could cause the loss of steering control, 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
- 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.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1998 Amtran Genesis
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
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)
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| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Amtran Genesis | 1 | 4 | C | |
| 1998 Amtran Commercial | 1 | 0 | - | Compare |
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Questions about the 1998 Amtran Genesis
Does the 1998 Amtran Genesis have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1998 Amtran Genesis: recliner (March 1999); wheels (October 1998); steering wheel / handle bar (June 1998); fuses and circuit breakers (May 1998). 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 1998 Amtran Genesis?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1998 Amtran Genesis had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on November 8, 2000 and the latest on November 8, 2000. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1998 Amtran Genesis a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 47 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 1998 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