Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V488000 Reported August 5, 2015

Images from rear camera are reversed

Ameritrans Bus, Inc. · Back Over Prevention · 2 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V488000
Manufacturer Campaign
15E050
Component
Back Over Prevention
Vehicles Affected
2
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 5, 2015

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

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.

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 15V488000 or campaign 15E050.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V488000

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

What is recall 15V488000?

NHTSA recall 15V488000 was issued by Ameritrans Bus, Inc. on August 5, 2015. It addresses: Images from rear camera are reversed. The recall affects approximately 2 vehicles, with the defect involving the Back Over Prevention component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ameritrans Bus, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V488000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15E050. 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.