2013 Ameritrans M2 Series recalls
3 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2013 Ameritrans M2 Series. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Jul 1, 2016Crash risk2012–2016 Ameritrans 5500, 2012–2016 Ameritrans E350, 2012–2016 Ameritrans E450 and 2 other models — Equipment
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."
16V497000 · 803 units · Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- Nov 13, 2014Crash risk2012–2014 Ameritrans E Series, 2012–2014 Ameritrans M2 Series — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford E Series shuttle buses built on E150, E250, E350, and E450, and Freightliner M2 Series shuttle buses manufactured August 1, 2012, to July 10, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
14V728000 · 26 units · Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- Jul 5, 2013Fire risk2013 Ameritrans M2 Series — Equipment
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. is recalling one model year 2013 M2-Series bus equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
13V296000 · 1 unit · Ameritrans Bus, Inc.