Recall 98V248000: 1998–1999 Amtran Genesis

Report received

Oct 7, 1998

Manufacturer

American transportation corp.

Potentially affected

1,878vehicles

Model years

1998–1999

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

This condition can result in potential wheel stud failures, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1998 Amtran Genesis1 complaints
• 1999 Amtran Genesis0 complaints