Amtran RE recalls and problems
15 recalls and 1 owner complaint for 5 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
15
Complaints
1
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
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Most reported Amtran RE problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 |
All Amtran RE recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04V-498 | Oct 28, 2004 | 2002 | Seats | Certain 1998, 2000-2005 my ce, fe, and re school buses built with one or more ce white 30-inch child restraint seats and manufactured between march 25, 1998 and august 24, 2004. |
| 04V-469 | Sep 21, 2004 | 2002–2004 | Equipment Adaptive/Mobility | Certain my 2001-2005 amtran/ic corporation ce, fe, and re school buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. |
| 04V-251 | May 24, 2004 | 2001–2004 | Visibility | On certain school buses, the instructions on how to operate the emergency exit did not meet the minimal letter height of 1-centermeter. |
| 04V-097 | Feb 24, 2004 | 2003 | Equipment | On certain "special needs" school buses equipped with sur-loc "l" wheelchair tracks, the lift mounting bolts could corrode if moisture occurs in the treated plywood floor. |
| 04V-012 | Jan 2, 2004 | 2002–2003 | Visibility | Certain commercial buses equipped with t-slide oval windows fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 03V-354 | Sep 23, 2003 | 2000–2004 | Structure | Ce model school buses which fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. |
| 02V-343 | Dec 30, 2002 | 2003 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | On certain buses equipped with hydraulic brakes, the master cylinder was damaged during the fill and bleed procedure. |
| 02V-200 | Aug 7, 2002 | 2001–2003 | Structure | Certain school buses fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (Fmvss) no. |
| 01V-241 | Nov 20, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: certain school and transit buses were built with a poor quality heater/defroster blower switch. |
| 01V-269 | Aug 26, 2001 | 2000–2002 | Seats | Vehicle description: school and transit buses equipped with 39-inch flip seats. |
| 01V-145 | Apr 26, 2001 | 2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: school buses equipped with rosco cross over mirrors. |
| 00V-390 | Nov 27, 2000 | 2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: school buses equipped with hehr international rear exit windows with vandal locks. |
| 00V-232 | Aug 21, 2000 | 2000 | Service Brakes, Air | Vehicle description: school buses built with bendix air ABS with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (Ecu). |
| 00V-208 | Aug 2, 2000 | 2001 | Equipment | Vehicle description: school buses. |
| 00V-182 | Jul 5, 2000 | 2000 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: school buses with or without seat belts equipped with between the frame rail fuel tank option and 39 and 45 inch anchor passenger seats (Seat belt ready seats). |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Amtran RE?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2001 Amtran RE has the most reports (1). Check the 2001 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Amtran RE have?
NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls covering Amtran RE model years 2000–2004.
What are the most common Amtran RE problems?
Owners report electrical system problems most often.