Ameritrans 285 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

May 19, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ameritrans Bus, Inc. recalls 2012–2016 Ameritrans 285

Recall number

16V328000

Brand / firm

Ameritrans

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 225 units

Why it was recalled

If the GVWR is unknowingly exceeded, vehicle handling may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.