NHTSA Campaign 19V527000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

Issued by Ameritrans Bus, Inc. · Reported Jul 12, 2019 · 4 vehicles affected

What's 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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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 affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AMERITRANS 5500 2013 4
AMERITRANS 5500 2014 4
AMERITRANS 5500 2015 4
AMERITRANS 5500 2016 4

Source: NHTSA Campaign 19V527000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.