2014 AMERITRANS 285
2014 AMERITRANS 285 Recall Title: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
2014 AMERITRANS 285 Recall Date: 2016-05-19
2014 AMERITRANS 285 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 16V328000
2014 AMERITRANS 285 Recall Manufacturer: Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
2014 AMERITRANS 285 Recall Component(s): EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
2014 AMERITRANS 285 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 225
2014 AMERITRANS 285 Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2014 AMERITRANS 285 Recall Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.