2015 Ameritrans 285 | 2016 Ameritrans 285 | 2012 Ameritrans 285 | 2013 Ameritrans 285 | 2014 Ameritrans 285 — Equipment: other: labels
Published May 19, 2016 · Recall initiated: May 19, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V328000, published May 19, 2016. Recalling firm: Ameritrans Bus, Inc.; 2015 Ameritrans 285 | 2016 Ameritrans 285 | 2012 Ameritrans 285 | 2013 Ameritrans 285 | 2014 Ameritrans 285 — Equipment: other: labels.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- AMERITRANS
- Model
- 285
- Manufacturer
- Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 AMERITRANS 285 | 2016 AMERITRANS 285 | 2012 AMERITRANS 285 | 2013 AMERITRANS 285 | 2014 AMERITRANS 285
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Ameritrans 285 | 2016 Ameritrans 285 | 2012 Ameritrans 285 | 2013 Ameritrans 285 | 2014 Ameritrans 285 — Equipment: other: labels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V328000 on May 19, 2016. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: AMERITRANS. Model: 285.