Defect Description For Recall
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2013-2014 F330 Transit Buses Built On F550 Chassis Manufactured May 23, 2013, To March 19, 2014 And 2013 R330 Transit Buses Built On Ram 5500 Chassis Manufactured September 1, 2014, To October 31, 2014. The Affected Vehicles Are Equipped With Liquidspring-Brand Aftermarket Suspension Kits. The Mounting Bracket That Attaches The Suspension Fluid Tank To The Frame May Fail, Allowing The Fluid Tank To Separate From The Vehicle.
Make Of Vehicle
AMERITRANS
Model Of Vehicle
R330
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
14V786000
Component Description
Suspension
Effect Of Defect
If The Suspension Fluid Tank Mount Fractures And The Tank Separates From The Chassis, The Tank May Become A Road Hazard, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Ameritrans Will Notify Owners, And Liquidspring Will Install A Re-Designed Bracket, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 22, 2014. Owners May Contact Ameritrans Customer Service At 1-574-262-8935 Or Liquidspring At 1-765-474-7816.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140901
End Of Manufacture
20141031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4
Date Owners Notified
20141222
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Date Report Received
20141210