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2013 Ameritrans 5500 Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2013 Ameritrans 5500. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
0
owner complaints to NHTSA

2 safety recalls for the 2013 Ameritrans 5500

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Column shift (power train)

    NHTSA 19V527000 Reported 4 vehicles potentially affected Ameritrans Bus, Inc.

    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…

    Remedy: Ameritrans has notified owners and Chrysler dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2019. Owners may contact Ameritrans…

  2. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 16V497000 Reported 803 vehicles potentially affected Ameritrans Bus, Inc.

    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…

    Remedy: Ameritrans will notify owners, and dealers will remove the Tire and Loading Placards, free of charge. The recall began on September 2, 2016. Owners may contact Ameritrans Customer Service Department at 1-574-218-4786.

No owner complaints on file

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 2013 Ameritrans 5500. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.

Compare Ameritrans 5500 model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Ameritrans 5500 model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2012 Ameritrans 550010
2013 Ameritrans 550020
2014 Ameritrans 550020
2015 Ameritrans 550020
2016 Ameritrans 550020

Checking a specific 2013 Ameritrans 5500

How do I know if my 2013 Ameritrans 5500 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 2013 Ameritrans 5500; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Ameritrans dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V497000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Ameritrans models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.