2016 AMERITRANS 285 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 AMERITRANS 285
The 2016 AMERITRANS 285 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS, EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Ameritrans Bus, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 AMERITRANS 285
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 AMERITRANS 285, potentially affecting up to 230 vehicles.
Recall 16V328000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| 225 vehicles affected
Defect: 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."
Consequence: If the GVWR is unknowingly exceeded, vehicle handling may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Ameritrans will notify owners, and dealers will remove and/or reposition bus seats as necessary and install a corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on July 18, 2016. Owners may contact Ameritrans customer service at 1-574-262-8935.
View full details →Recall 16V398000 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
| 5 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: If the platform side plates crack or the platform mounting fails from out-of-position bearings, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the vehicle's doors are opened, the platform may fall onto the lift operator, increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Ameritrans will notify the purchasers of the lifts, and Ricon dealers will inspect the side plates for damage and for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 AMERITRANS 285
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 AMERITRANS 285.
Safety Rating for the 2016 AMERITRANS 285
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 AMERITRANS 285 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 AMERITRANS 285
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 AMERITRANS 285. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
MIC-AMER-050420 — EQUIPMENT
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of April 2020.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 AMERITRANS 285
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the AMERITRANS 285
- 2012 AMERITRANS 285 — 0 complaints
- 2013 AMERITRANS 285 — 0 complaints
- 2014 AMERITRANS 285 — 0 complaints
- 2015 AMERITRANS 285 — 0 complaints
- 2016 AMERITRANS 285 (current)
Other AMERITRANS Models
- AMERITRANS RAM CHASSIS 5500 — 3 total complaints
- AMERITRANS 200 — 0 total complaints
- AMERITRANS 225 — 0 total complaints
- AMERITRANS 245 — 0 total complaints
- AMERITRANS 375 — 0 total complaints
- AMERITRANS 395 — 0 total complaints
- AMERITRANS 5500 — 0 total complaints
- AMERITRANS CTV — 0 total complaints