Ameritrans Bus, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V328000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V328000 by Ameritrans Bus, Inc.. Affecting model year 2012-2016 285 shuttle buses manufactured from august 1, 2012, through may 13, 2016 and built on ford e-450 chassis Includes 225 affected units, Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2016 285 shuttle buses manufactured from august 1, 2012, through may 13, 2016 and built on ford e-450 chassis

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V328000
Manufacturer: Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-05-19T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect gvwr on certification label/part 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 225

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: If the gvwr is unknowingly exceeded, vehicle handling may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 24

Metadata

SID: row-x6b8-agh3_975v
NHTSA ID: 16V328000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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