Does the 1997 Amtran Volunteer have any recalls?

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, 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 1997 Amtran Volunteer 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 1997 Amtran Volunteer?

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

1997 Amtran Volunteer 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 1997 Amtran Volunteer. 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.

1997 Amtran Volunteer recalls, newest first

March 23, 1999NHTSA 99V0610007,738 vehicles potentially affected

Seats › Front assembly › Recliner

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses equipped with flip seats at the emergency exits. The seat cushion hinge on the combination flip seat is located in such a manner that it is within easy reach of the passenger sitting in the seat located behind the combo flip seat.
Consequence: The hinges on the combo flip seat can cause a pinching condition, resulting in personal injury.
Remedy: Owners will be notified and sent kits to remedy these seats.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

December 1, 1998NHTSA 98V30100037,656 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body › Door › Hinge and attachments

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses. The emergency door hinges that consist of steel pin fittings and/or lacklubrication can bind from rust and/or corrosion.
Consequence: This could cause difficulty in opening the doors in the event of an emergency.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions. The owners can contact an amtran dealer for assistance if they so desire.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 28, 1998NHTSA 98V2000008,083 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: Vehicle description: school buses built with code G47AODM outward opening service door and code G47ACDC or G47A5DC manual door control. Certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged between the control rod clevis and the attachment at the door as a person is exiting the bus.
Consequence: If the driver is unaware of this situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. Death or injury could occur to the person exiting the bus.
Remedy: Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 5, 1997NHTSA 97V0140002,480 vehicles potentially affected

Structure › Body

Summary: Certain clothing articles such as draw strings can become lodged in the forward handrails at the bus doors when a person is exiting the bus.
Consequence: If the driver is unaware of the situation, the entrance door may be closed, capturing the item in the door. Death or injury can occur to the person exiting the bus.
Remedy: Dealers will remove this handrail. Provisions will be made for buses operating in states that mandate a forward mounted handrail to offer the owners a free repair kit containing a rubber spacer.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1997 Amtran Volunteer were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Amtran Volunteer years

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1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
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1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

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Questions

Does the 1997 Amtran Volunteer have any recalls?: 4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: seats, 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 1997 Amtran Volunteer 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 1997 Amtran Volunteer?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.