Ameritrans Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V786000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V786000 by Ameritrans Bus, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 4 affected units, Bracket for Suspension Fluid Tank may Fracture, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel 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
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.