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NHTSARecalled May 19, 2016 · #16V328000

Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/Part 567

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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." If the GVWR is unknowingly exceeded, vehicle handling may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/Part 567
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice