Ameritrans 285: Equipment — labels

Affects Ameritrans 285 · 2012–2016 — about 225 vehicles.

The hazard

If the GVWR is unknowingly exceeded, vehicle handling may be adversely affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational