Menu

1998 International Harvester Amtran BusesProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

–
CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints11 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage126kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 7, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system11

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

1 recall

1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses 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

Service brakes, air: antilock

Recall 00V-232 · Aug 21, 2000 · 6,259 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE ABS ECU TO EXHAUST THE AIR AT THE AIR BRAKE MODULATORS FOR ONE OR MORE OF THE WHEELS.

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 International Harvester.

Best & worst years

1998 vs. every other Amtran Buses 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 Amtran Buses median. How we score

'98'99'00
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Amtran Buses owners report

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

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…
Complaint 10429039 · Oct 7, 2011 · 126,000 miles

Own a 1998 Amtran Buses?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.