Unnecessary tire and loading placards/fmvss 110
Defect Summary
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 selection and rims."
Safety Consequence
Use of the label on these vehicles may confuse the operator and may result in overloading the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
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FAQ: Recall 16V497000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V497000?
NHTSA recall 16V497000 was issued by Ameritrans Bus, Inc. on July 1, 2016. It addresses: Unnecessary tire and loading placards/fmvss 110. The recall affects approximately 803 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ameritrans Bus, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V497000 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.