Ameritrans 225 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

August 5, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Ameritrans Bus, Inc. recalls 2015 Ameritrans 225

Recall number

15V488000

Brand / firm

Ameritrans

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2 units

Why it was recalled

If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) is recalling certain model year 2015 225 vehicles manufactured on a Ford E-350 chassis from February 1, 2015, through March 31, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.

What to do

Ameritrans will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camera, free of charge. The recall began on September 21, 2015. Owners may contact Ameritrans customer service at 1-574-262-8935. Ameritrans' number for this recall is 15E050.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.