Recall
Ameritrans 285 — 16V328000
NHTSA ID
16V328000
Make
Ameritrans
Model
285
Years Affected
2016
Recall Date
2016-05-19
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Units Affected
225
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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."
Consequence
If the GVWR is unknowingly exceeded, vehicle handling may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.