Recall 16V497000: 2012–2016 Ameritrans 5500, 2012–2016 Ameritrans E350, 2012–2016 Ameritrans E450 +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Jul 1, 2016
Vehicles affected
803
Models
5
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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."

The risk

Use of the label on these vehicles may confuse the operator and may result in overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

  • 2012 Ameritrans 5500
  • 2013 Ameritrans 5500
  • 2014 Ameritrans 5500
  • 2015 Ameritrans 5500
  • 2016 Ameritrans 5500
  • 2012 Ameritrans E350
  • 2013 Ameritrans E350
  • 2014 Ameritrans E350
  • 2015 Ameritrans E350
  • 2016 Ameritrans E350
  • 2012 Ameritrans E450
  • 2013 Ameritrans E450
  • 2014 Ameritrans E450
  • 2015 Ameritrans E450
  • 2016 Ameritrans E450
  • 2012 Ameritrans F550
  • 2013 Ameritrans F550
  • 2014 Ameritrans F550
  • 2015 Ameritrans F550
  • 2012 Ameritrans M2 Series
  • 2013 Ameritrans M2 Series
  • 2014 Ameritrans M2 Series
  • 2015 Ameritrans M2 Series
  • 2016 Ameritrans M2 Series

Details

NHTSA campaign
16V497000
Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Owner letters
Sep 2, 2016
Components
Equipment:other:labels (Other / Unknown)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology