2014 Ameritrans F330 | 2013 Ameritrans F330 | 2013 Ameritrans R330 — Suspension
Published December 10, 2014 · Recall initiated: December 10, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V786000, published December 10, 2014. Recalling firm: Ameritrans Bus, Inc.; 2014 Ameritrans F330 | 2013 Ameritrans F330 | 2013 Ameritrans R330 — Suspension.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AMERITRANS
- Model
- F330
- Manufacturer
- Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2014 AMERITRANS F330 | 2013 AMERITRANS F330 | 2013 AMERITRANS R330
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Ameritrans F330 | 2013 Ameritrans F330 | 2013 Ameritrans R330 — Suspension recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V786000 on December 10, 2014. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AMERITRANS. Model: F330.