Recalls for 2015 Ameritrans 225

DEFECT #1 - BACK OVER PREVENTION: CAMERA SYSTEM

Posted on: 2015-08-05
Description
Ameritrans bus, inc.  (ameritrans) is recalling certain model year 2015 225 vehicles manufactured on a ford e-350 chassis from february 1, 2015, through march 31, 2015.  The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.

Consequence
If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Ameritrans will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camera, free of charge.  The recall began on september 21, 2015.  Owners may contact ameritrans customer service at 1-574-262-8935.  Ameritrans' number for this recall is 15e050.

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.