Ameritrans 5500 (2013-2016): Power train
Recall 19V527000 · Jul 12, 2019 · Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
4
vehicles affected
4
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V527000
- Date
- Jul 12, 2019
- Maker
- Ameritrans Bus, Inc.
- Units affected
- 4
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission > Lever and linkage > Column shift
- Model years
- 2013-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Ameritrans Bus, Inc. (Ameritrans) is recalling certain 2013-2016 Ameritrans Ram 5500 (R Series) vehicles. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
What can happen
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ameritrans has notified owners and Chrysler dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2019. Owners may contact Ameritrans customer service at 1-574-218-4786.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ameritrans | 5500 | 2013-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V527000?
1 model: Ameritrans 5500 (2013-2016), about 4 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V527000?
Ameritrans has notified owners and Chrysler dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2019. Owners may contact Ameritrans customer service at 1-574-218-4786.
What can happen?
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.