Ameritrans 285 recalls
Every NHTSA recall campaign filed since 2000 that names the Ameritrans 285, newest first. Last verified Jul 30, 2026.
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- Jun 2, 2016Crash risk2015–2016 Ameritrans 285 — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 285 shuttle buses manufactured March 2, 2015, through December 23, 2015, built on Ford E-450 chassis and equipped with certain model S2000, S5000, and S5500, wheelchair lifts manufactured by the Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack. Additionally, the lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
16V398000 · 5 units · Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- May 19, 2016Crash risk2012–2016 Ameritrans 285 — Equipment
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."
16V328000 · 225 units · Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- Dec 9, 2015Crash risk2012–2014 Ameritrans 200, 2012–2014 Ameritrans 225, 2012–2014 Ameritrans 245 and 4 other models — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 CTV, 225, 200, 245, 285, 375, and 395 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2012, to July 10, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
15V827000 · 26 units · Ameritrans Bus, Inc.