2015 Ameritrans 5500 problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (2)
Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift 2019-07-12 · campaign 19V527000 · 4 vehicles
Defect: 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 PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
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.
Fix: 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.
Equipment:other:labels 2016-07-01 · campaign 16V497000 · 803 vehicles
Defect: 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 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selec
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.
Fix: 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 (16)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2021-01-06 · MIC-AMER-010120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ameritrans bus, inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of december 2020.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2020-12-02 · MIC-AMER-120120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ameritrans bus, inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of november 2020.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2020-11-17 · MIC-AMER-110120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ameritrans bus, inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of october 2020.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2020-10-05 · MIC-AMER-100120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ameritrans bus, inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of september 2020.
Equipment 2020-09-08 · MIC-AMER-090120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ameritrans bus, inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of august 2020.
Equipment 2020-09-08 · MIC-AMER-080120 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ameritrans bus, inc. did not release any new service bulletins during the month of july 2020.
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What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.