1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Amtran Buses years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses. That ranks 2nd out of 3 Amtran Buses model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 126,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 126,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses recalls (1)
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Service brakes, air:antilock
Problem: Vehicle description: school buses built with bendix air abs with an ec-17 1030r electronic control unit (ecu). There have been reports of unwanted abs activation at low speeds caused by 1) chafed abs wheel speed sensor wires on rotating parts or 2) a damaged component at the wheel end that generates a certain type of erratic sensor signal.
Risk: This condition could cause the abs ecu to exhaust the air at the air brake modulators for one or more of the wheels. This could result in extended braking distances and a possible crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the abs ecu.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
Other International Harvester Amtran Buses years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Amtran Buses | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Amtran Buses | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 International Harvester Amtran Buses a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Amtran Buses model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.