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1995 Amtran GenesisProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1995 Amtran Genesis, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 7 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls7Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 9, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Amtran Genesis has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

1995 Amtran Genesis recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Front assembly: recliner

Recall 99V-061 · Mar 23, 1999 · 7,738 vehicles

Risk. THE HINGES ON THE COMBO FLIP SEAT CAN CAUSE A PINCHING CONDITION, RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 98V-106 · May 15, 1998 · 13,422 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE LOSS OF THE HEAD LIGHTS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices

Recall 95V-206 · Oct 24, 1995 · 495 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: REDUCED REFLECTIVE AREA ON THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR REDUCES THE DRIVERS APPARENT AREA OF VISIBILITY TO THE REAR OF THE BUS…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Power assist: hydraulic

Recall 94V-234 · May 12, 1995 · 1,179 vehicles

Risk. A FALSE WARNING OF THE BRAKE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT CAN CAUSE THE DRIVER TO IGNORE A WARNING WHEN AN ACTUAL PROBLEM EXISTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Suspension: multiple axle

Recall 94V-208 · Oct 27, 1994 · 3,421 vehicles

Risk. BEARING AND AXLE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME UNSTABLE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Other: labels

Recall 94V-195 · Oct 18, 1994 · 566 vehicles

Risk. CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: INCOMLETE CERTIFICATION LABELS CAN RESULT IN INCOREECT TIRES BEING MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE, AND POSSIBLE INJURY TO PERSONS…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Amtran.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other Genesis year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Genesis median. How we score

'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Genesis owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVER STOPPED VEHICLE WHEN A STRONG ODOR OF DIESEL FUEL AND A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER WAS DETECTED. WHEN THE ENGINE COVER WAS OPENED SMOKE AND DIESEL FUEL SPRAY BLEW INTO THE FACES OF THE DRIVER AND OTHERS. FUEL CONTINUED TO SPRAY INTO THE OCCUPIED PASSENGER AREA UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS SHUT OFF. A…
Complaint 515653 · Apr 16, 1997

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