HORTON TYPE I 1989: STRUCTURE:BODY
| Make : HORTON | Model : TYPE I | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 1989-01-01 - 1991-12-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 94V045000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1994-02-25 | Date Received by ODI: 1994-03-08 | Date Added to Database: 1994-03-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: ROAD RESCUE, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 75 | ||
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Summary:
THE TEN"10" MOUNTS WHICH ARE USED TO ATTACH THE AMBULANCE MODULE TO THE MODIFIED LIGHT TRUCK CHASSIS CAN FRACTURE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE. |
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Consequence:
FRACTURE OF THE MOUNTS CAN CAUSE VEHICLE HANDLING PROBLEMS WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
GUSSET PLATES WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES CONNECTING THE LONGITUDINAL BEAMS TO THE TRANSVERSE BEAMS. ALSO, IF INSPECTION DISCLOSES A FRACTURED MOUNT, A STEEL REINFORCEMENT BAR WILL BE INSTALLED TO FURTHER STABLILIZE THE MOUNT. THESE VEHICLES WILL ALSO BE RE-INSPECTED ANNUALLY BY ROAD RESCUE OR ITS DEALERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE; BODY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TYPE I AMBULANCES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT ROAD RESCUE SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-328-3804. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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