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

makesAndModels

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

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V786000
Manufacturer: Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2014-12-10T00:00:00
Subject: Bracket for suspension fluid tank may fracture
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
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.
Consequence Summary: If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 14V786000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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