Vehicle recall 92V102001 · August 3, 1992

1992 Amtran Genesis

The fuel system failed the crash barrier test.

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

Summary: The fuel system failed the crash barrier test. The fuel tank was punctured, resulting in fluid loss greater than allowed by FMVSS 301, "fuel system integrity".
Consequence: Fuel spills in a collision could lead to a vehicle fireif exposed to a source of ignition.
Remedy: Modify the fuel tank cage to comply with FMVSS 301.
Notes: System: fuel tank assembly; FMVSS 301.VEHICLE description: school buses with 65 gallon fuel tanks and fuel tank cagesystems.note: it is important that all affected buses be remedied. However, the recallshould not cause parents or school officials to be unduly alarmed. NHTSA isunaware of any actual crashes in which the fuel system of an amtran chassisruptured.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 92V102001
Reported to NHTSA: August 3, 1992
Filed by: AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Owner notification: October 15, 1992
Vehicles potentially affected: 200
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly

Recall 92V102001 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Amtran Genesis (1992): 1992

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