NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Amtran FH1652 Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Amtran FH1652 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Amtran FH1652. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Amtran dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Amtran FH1652. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
AMTRAN/WHEEL ASSEMBLIES
NHTSA #98V248000 · Wheels · NHTSA notice
Reported October 7, 1998 · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Potentially affected: 1,878 vehicles
Owners notified November 17, 1998 · Vehicles built September 1, 1997 – September 18, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL WHEEL STUD FAILURES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 17, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 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).
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