Ameritrans recalls
11 NHTSA recall campaigns filed since 2000 that affect Ameritrans vehicles, newest first. Last verified Sep 14, 2026.
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- Jul 12, 2019Crash risk2013–2016 Ameritrans 5500 — Power Train
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ameritrans Ram 5500 (R Series) vehicles. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
19V527000 · 4 units · Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- Mar 1, 2019Crash risk2016 Ameritrans E225 — Equipment Adaptive/mobility
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) is recalling one 2016 E225 vehicle equipped with a Ricon Wheelchair lift. The wheelchair lift positioning input cam may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 403, "Platform Lift Systems."
19V158000 · 1 unit · Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- 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.
- 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.
- Aug 5, 2015Crash risk2015 Ameritrans 225 — Back Over Prevention
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) is recalling certain model year 2015 225 vehicles manufactured on a Ford E-350 chassis from February 1, 2015, through March 31, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.
15V488000 · 2 units · Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- Dec 10, 2014Crash risk2013–2014 Ameritrans F330, 2013 Ameritrans R330 — Suspension
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F330 transit buses built on F550 chassis manufactured May 23, 2013, to March 19, 2014 and 2013 R330 transit buses built on Ram 5500 chassis manufactured September 1, 2014, to October 31, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with LiquidSpring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
14V786000 · 4 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 8, 2013Fire risk2006–2013 Ameritrans E-Series — Equipment
TMC Group, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Ameritrans E-Series buses manufactured August 1, 2006, through July 31, 2012. These buses are 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.
13V299000 · 4 units · TMC Group, 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.