Does the 1996 Amtran RS3505 have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, parking brake, visibility, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1996 Amtran RS3505 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Amtran dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Amtran RS3505?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1996 Amtran RS3505 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1996 Amtran RS3505. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Amtran been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Amtran dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1996 Amtran RS3505 recalls, newest first

May 15, 1998NHTSA 98V10600013,422 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. These vehicles were built with inadequate circuit protection devices (fuses or circuit breakers) allowing the headlamps, during high beam operation, to impose too much load causing the protection device to open the circuit.
Consequence: This condition could cause the loss of the head lights, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a free repair kit and instructions to remedy this condition. If an owner so desires, their dealer can perform the remedy for them.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

November 4, 1996NHTSA 96V221000194 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Driveline › Air

Summary: The air/spring actuated parking brake chambers manufactured by midland (date code 145B6K) were filled with the wrong lubrication. The improper lubricant causes the seals within the chamber to fail and results in loss of air. If air pressure drops to 55 PSI the spring within the chamber will automatically apply the parking brake.
Consequence: If air pressure drops below 55 PSI and the operator does not heed the low air pressure warning and continues to drive, the parking brake will apply. This can cause the parking brake lining to overheat and prematurely wear. When the bus is parked and the brake applied, the parking brake would not operate properly.
Remedy: Dealers (or owners) will inspect the brake chambers for the suspect date code. If the chamber has this code, the parking brake chamber will be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

July 16, 1996NHTSA 96V134000488 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility › Glass, side/rear

Summary: The rear window buzzer does not comply with FMVSS no. 217, "bus window retention and release." the buzzer switch does not activate and/or the window is not closed when the latch is not in the closed and locked position.
Consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: the driver will not be alerted that the rear window is unlatched until the window is physically opened increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the rear window buzzer switch.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 11, 1996NHTSA 96V04700034,900 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: Passenger's clothing can unknowingly become caught in the handrails at bus doors when exiting the bus.
Consequence: When a passenger's clothing becomes caught in the handrail, and the bus driver closes the door and puts the vehicle in motion,the individual is subject to being dragged by the bus. This can result inserious injury or death.
Remedy: Replace or reposition the handrails to stop clothing from being caught. Replace foam pad and install 1" thick rubber spacer between the brace and the wall.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1996 Amtran RS3505 were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

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Questions

Does the 1996 Amtran RS3505 have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: electrical system, parking brake, visibility, structure. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1996 Amtran RS3505 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Amtran dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1996 Amtran RS3505?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.