Defect Description For Recall
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2016 Shuttle Buses Manufactured August 1, 2012, To June 24, 2016, Built On Ford E-350, E-450, And F-550 Chassis, Dodge 5500 Chassis, And Freightliner M2 Chassis. These Vehicles May Be Equipped With Tire And Loading Placards That Are Not Applicable To Vehicles Weighing More Than 10,000 Pounds. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 110, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims.”
Make Of Vehicle
AMERITRANS
Model Of Vehicle
5500
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
16V497000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
Use Of The Label On These Vehicles May Confuse The Operator And May Result In Overloading The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ameritrans Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Remove The Tire And Loading Placards, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 2, 2016. Owners May Contact Ameritrans Customer Service Department At 1-574-218-4786.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20120801
End Of Manufacture
20160624
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
803
Date Owners Notified
20160902
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160701
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110