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Ameritrans 2012–2016 Equipment recall

Recalled July 1, 2016 · NHTSA recall 16V497000 · Ameritrans

Hazard
Use of the label on these vehicles may confuse the operator and may result in overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ameritrans will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Tire and Loading Placards, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Ameritrans Customer Service Department at 1-574-218-4786.
Units
803 units

Description

Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 shuttle buses manufactured August 1, 2012, to June 24, 2016, built on Ford E-350, E-450, and F-550 chassis, Dodge 5500 chassis, and Freightliner M2 chassis. These vehicles may be equipped with Tire and Loading Placards that are not applicable to vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

What to do

Ameritrans will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Tire and Loading Placards, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Ameritrans Customer Service Department at 1-574-218-4786.

Product
Ameritrans 5500 · Ameritrans E350 · Ameritrans E450 · Ameritrans F550 · Ameritrans M2 SERIES
Manufacturer(s)
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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