2014 Ameritrans 5500
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 2014 Ameritrans 5500. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 2014 Ameritrans 5500. Newest first.
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 be shifted out of…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
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 customer service at 1-574-218-4786.
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…
Risk and remedy
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.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10185198Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of December 2020.
- 10183566Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of November 2020.
- 10182686Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of October 2020.
- 10180795Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of September 2020.
- 10179513Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of August 2020.
- 10179512Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of July 2020.
- 10176827Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of June 2020.
- 10175889Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of May 2020.
- 10174531Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of April 2020.
- 10173623Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of March 2020.
- 10172210Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of February 2020.
- 10170949Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of January 2020.
- 10169452Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of November 2019.
- 10167058Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of October 2019.
- 10165647Ameritrans Bus, Inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of September, 2019.
Every Ameritrans 5500 model year
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