NHTSA vehicle safety data
1997 Amtran Conventional Recalls & Complaints
The 1997 Amtran Conventional has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Amtran Conventional. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Amtran dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Amtran Conventional. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
AMTRAN/FLIP SEATS
NHTSA #99V061000 · Seats — Front Assembly — Recliner · NHTSA notice
Reported March 23, 1999 · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Potentially affected: 7,738 vehicles
Manufacturer campaign 99-303 · Owners notified April 1, 1999 · Vehicles built February 14, 1997 – February 26, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED AND SENT KITS TO REMEDY THESE SEATS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 1, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-993-7686.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
AMTRAN/HANDRAIL
NHTSA #98V200000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice
Reported August 28, 1998 · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Potentially affected: 8,083 vehicles
Owners notified September 21, 1998 · Vehicles built February 14, 1997 – August 26, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 21, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Other Amtran Conventional model years
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