NHTSA vehicle safety data

1997 Amtran Volunteer Recalls & Complaints

The 1997 Amtran Volunteer has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Amtran Volunteer. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Amtran dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1997 Amtran Volunteer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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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 March 10, 1993 – February 14, 1997 (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).

AM-TRAN/DOOR HINGES

NHTSA #98V301000 · Structure — Body — Door — Hinge and Attachments · NHTSA notice

Reported December 1, 1998 · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

Potentially affected: 37,656 vehicles

Owners notified January 6, 1999 · Vehicles built February 24, 1988 – October 18, 1996 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES. THE EMERGENCY DOOR HINGES THAT CONSIST OF STEEL PIN FITTINGS AND/OR LACKLUBRICATION CAN BIND FROM RUST AND/OR CORROSION.

Safety consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY IN OPENING THE DOORS IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.

Manufacturer remedy

OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. THE OWNERS CAN CONTACT AN AMTRAN DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE IF THEY SO DESIRE.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 6, 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 AM-TRAN 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).

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 December 4, 1989 – January 1, 1997 (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).

AMTRAN/HANDRAILS

NHTSA #97V014000 · Structure — Body · NHTSA notice

Reported February 5, 1997 · AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.

Potentially affected: 2,480 vehicles

Owners notified March 19, 1997 · Vehicles built January 1, 1991 – January 20, 1997 (per NHTSA) · Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation

Defect description

CERTAIN CLOTHING ARTICLES SUCH AS DRAW STRINGS CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE FORWARD HANDRAILS AT THE BUS DOORS WHEN A PERSON IS EXITING THE BUS.

Safety consequence

IF THE DRIVER IS UNAWARE OF THE SITUATION, THE ENTRANCE DOOR MAY BE CLOSED, CAPTURING THE ITEM IN THE DOOR. DEATH OR INJURY CAN OCCUR TO THE PERSON EXITING THE BUS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REMOVE THIS HANDRAIL. PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE FOR BUSES OPERATING IN STATES THAT MANDATE A FORWARD MOUNTED HANDRAIL TO OFFER THE OWNERS A FREE REPAIR KIT CONTAINING A RUBBER SPACER.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN FEBRUARY 28, 1997. NOTES:OWNERS WHO NEED THE FREE REPAIR KIT AND ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN THE KIT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-501-327-7761.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 1997 Amtran Volunteer. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1997 Amtran Volunteer.

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