1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (1 report).

1Recalls
1Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Amtran Buses?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses recalls

Service Brakes, Air:Antilock

Recall 00V232101Aug 21, 20006,259 vehicles affected

Most common 1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses problems

Problem areas named in the 1 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System1

What owners report

2011-10-07, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER AMTRAN SCHOOL BUS. WHILE MAKING A ROUTINE STOP, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE EXTERIOR STOP LIGHTS WERE NOT FLASHING. THE CONTACT INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT A FUSE HAD BLOWN AND A WIRE WAS MELTED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUSE. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE FUSE REPLACEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL BUS MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTICS. THE MECHANIC ADVISED THAT THE FUSE AND WIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE CONTINUED AFTER THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 126,000.

1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses questions

Does the 1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses: Service Brakes, Air:Antilock. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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