Ameritrans 5500 (2016) – 19V527000

Defect Description For Recall

Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) Is Recalling Certain 2013-2016 Ameritrans Ram 5500 (R Series) Vehicles. Pushing The Brake Pedal For Prolonged Periods When The Vehicle Is Running And In Park May Cause The Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (Btsi) Pin To Stick In The Open Position. With The Pin In The Open Position, The Transmission Can Be Shifted Out Of Park Into Any Gear Without Pushing The Brake Pedal Or Having The Key In The Ignition.

Make Of Vehicle

AMERITRANS

Model Of Vehicle

5500

Year

2016

Recall Campaign Number

19V527000

Component Description

Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift

Effect Of Defect

Being Able To Shift The Transmission Without Pushing The Brake Pedal And/Or Without A Key In The Ignition Can Increase The Risk Of An Unintended Vehicle Rollaway That May Result In Personal Injury Or A Crash.

Fix Defect

Ameritrans Has Notified Owners And Chrysler Dealers Will Update The Vehicle Software, Inspect The Btsi, And, As Necessary, Replace It, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began July 23, 2019. Owners May Contact Ameritrans Customer Service At 1-574-218-4786.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Ameritrans Bus, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20130101

End Of Manufacture

20161231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

4

Date Owners Notified

20190723

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Ameritrans Bus, Inc.

Date Report Received

20190712

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard