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Vehicle recall 98V248000 · October 7, 1998

Amtran FH1652, Genesis and 4 more models

Vehicle description: transit and school buses built with the rear axle five-spoke cast style wheel assemblies, codes 28A002, 28A003, 28A006, and 28A007.

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

Summary
Vehicle description: transit and school buses built with the rear axle five-spoke cast style wheel assemblies, codes 28A002, 28A003, 28A006, and 28A007. These assemblies have mis-matched wheel spacer and clamps, which could cause high stress on the wheel studs.
Consequence
This condition can result in potential wheel stud failures, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Owners will be provided with a repair kit and installation instructions.
Notes
Owner notification began November 17, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free repair kit and installation instructions within a reasonable time should contact amtran at 1-800-843-5615.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
98V248000
Reported to NHTSA
October 7, 1998
Filed by
AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION CORP.
Owner notification
November 17, 1998
Vehicles potentially affected
1,878
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Wheels
Recall 98V248000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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