Recall 14V786000 — SUSPENSION Defect in 2013-2014 AMERITRANS F330
RECALL This recall affects up to 4 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V786000 |
| Manufacturer | Ameritrans Bus, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 4 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Ameritrans will notify owners, and LiquidSpring will install a re-designed bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 22, 2014. Owners may contact Ameritrans customer service at 1-574-262-8935 or LiquidSpring at 1-765-474-7816.
Related Recalls for AMERITRANS
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V527000 | 2015 AMERITRANS 5500 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 4 | |
| 19V158000 | 2016 AMERITRANS E225 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 | |
| 16V497000 | 2014 AMERITRANS E350 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 803 | |
| 16V328000 | 2013 AMERITRANS 285 | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 225 | |
| 16V398000 | 2016 AMERITRANS 285 | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 | |
| 15V827000 | 2014 AMERITRANS CTV | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 26 | |
| 15V488000 | 2015 AMERITRANS 225 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM | 2 | |
| 14V728000 | 2014 AMERITRANS M2 SERIES | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 26 | |
| 13V299000 | 2007 AMERITRANS E-SERIES | EQUIPMENT | 4 | |
| 13V296000 | 2013 AMERITRANS M2 SERIES | EQUIPMENT | 1 |