NHTSA Recall 16V497000: Labels (equipment)
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 803 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Ameritrans 5500.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V497000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | July 1, 2016 |
| Owner notification | September 2, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
Use of the label on these vehicles may confuse the operator and may result in overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V497000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ameritrans 5500 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Ameritrans E350 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Ameritrans E450 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
| Ameritrans F550 | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Ameritrans M2 Series | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.