Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V786000 Reported December 10, 2014

Bracket for suspension fluid tank may fracture

Ameritrans Bus, Inc. · N/A · 4 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V786000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
4
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 10, 2014

Defect Summary

Ameritrans bus, inc. (ameritrans) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 f330 transit buses built on f550 chassis manufactured may 23, 2013, to march 19, 2014 and 2013 r330 transit buses built on ram 5500 chassis manufactured september 1, 2014, to october 31, 2014. the affected vehicles are equipped with liquidspring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. the mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Ameritrans will notify owners, and liquidspring will install a re-designed bracket, free of charge. the recall began on december 22, 2014. owners may contact ameritrans customer service at 1-574-262-8935 or liquidspring at 1-765-474-7816.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ameritrans Bus, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 14V786000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V786000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V786000?

NHTSA recall 14V786000 was issued by Ameritrans Bus, Inc. on December 10, 2014. It addresses: Bracket for suspension fluid tank may fracture. The recall affects approximately 4 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ameritrans Bus, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V786000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.