Back over prevention: camera systemRecall 15V-488 · 2015 Ameritrans 225
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. recall 15V-488 covers 2 2015 Ameritrans 225 for a back over prevention: camera system problem, reported to NHTSA on August 5, 2015.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V488000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.