2013 Ameritrans E-Series recalls and problems
The 2013 Ameritrans E-Series has 2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any Ameritrans dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2013 Ameritrans E-Series vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2013 Ameritrans E-Series recalls
Recall 14V-728: Equipment Adaptive/Mobility
Problem: Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Ford E Series shuttle buses built on E150, E250, E350, and E450, and Freightliner M2 Series shuttle buses manufactured August 1, 2012, to July 10, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
Risk: If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Fix: Ameritrans will notify owners to take the shuttle buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on January 5, 2015. Owners may contact Ameritrans customer service at 1-574-262-8935 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Recall 13V-299: Equipment
Problem: TMC Group, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Ameritrans E-Series buses manufactured August 1, 2006, through July 31, 2012. These buses are equipped with a Ricon wheelchair lift with an optional armored pendant cable. The armored cable may be positioned such that it does not clear the wheelchair lift.
Risk: If the cable does not clear the wheel chair lift it may contact the power lug and if it does not have a nonconductive cover, or it has an improperly installed non-conductive cover, then a short circuit may occur that could result in a fire.
Fix: Ricon will send owners a supplemental cover kit and instructions free of charge. A notice to owners was mailed by certified mail on July 5, 2013. Owners may contact Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884 or by e-mail at recall.admin@wabtec.com.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2013 Ameritrans E-Series have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2013 Ameritrans E-Series: 14V-728 (equipment adaptive/mobility), 13V-299 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Ameritrans recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Ameritrans dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.