Defect Description For Recall
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2016 285 Shuttle Buses Manufactured From August 1, 2012, Through May 13, 2016 And Built On Ford E-450 Chassis. The Certification Labels May Have An InAccurate Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr). As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of 49 Cfr Part 567, “Certification.”
Make Of Vehicle
AMERITRANS
Model Of Vehicle
285
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16V328000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
If The Gvwr Is Unknowingly Exceeded, Vehicle Handling May Be Adversely Affected, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ameritrans Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Remove And/Or Reposition Bus Seats As Necessary And Install A Corrected Labels, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 18, 2016. Owners May Contact Ameritrans Customer Service At 1-574-262-8935.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20110801
End Of Manufacture
20160513
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
225
Date Owners Notified
20160718
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160519
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567