Defect Description
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."
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | AMERITRANS | 285 |
| 2013 | AMERITRANS | 285 |
| 2014 | AMERITRANS | 285 |
| 2015 | AMERITRANS | 285 |
| 2016 | AMERITRANS | 285 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.