How many recalls does the 1998 Amtran Commercial have?

The 1998 Amtran Commercial has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1998 Amtran Commercial has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1998 Amtran Commercial?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1998 Amtran Commercial Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Amtran Commercial. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“I drive for dattco bus company in plainville, ct. 06062. I had to do a charter for 9am on monday 9-20-04 from plainville middle school to indian rock in bristol ct. 06010. When I left for my charter I had to switch buses with another driver. Which returned to be bus number 1804 with air brakes. I…”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL · reported 2004-09-20

Defect investigations

Investigation PE03023 Opened 2003-06-04 · closed 2003-08-20

STEERING SHAFT BOLT BINDS ON COVER

THIS INVESTIGATION WAS PROMPTED BY A SCHOOL BUS FLEET ALLEGING THAT A BUS DRIVER COULD NOT STEER WHILE ATTEMPING TO MAKE A TURN.A SECOND FLEET CONTACTED ODI AND INDICATED THEY WERE HAVING SIMILAR PROBLEMS. ODI EXAMINED THE BUSES AND FOUND THE STEERING BOOT GETS TWISTED AROUND THE STEERING SHAFT, CREATING HIGHSTEERING…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Amtran Commercial as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.