VOLKSWAGEN TYPE I 2018: SERVICE BRAKES
| Make : VOLKSWAGEN | Model : TYPE I | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 20V284000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2020-07-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2020-05-20 | Date Added to Database: 2020-05-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 59 | ||
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Summary:
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. "REV" is recalling certain 2018-2020 Type 1 ambulances built on Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems "C.L.A.S.S.", part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF and DS135RS3-DM. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes. |
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Consequence:
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
REV will notify owners, and dealers will dealers inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free of charge. The recall began July 15, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-855-661-9232. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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