WHEELED COACH TYPE III-SRW 2004: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V528000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WHEELED COACH | TYPE III-SRW | 2004 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-12-16 | 2005-11-17 | 2005-11-17 |
Production Dates: 2005-09-01 - 2005-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 110
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Regulation Part Number: 517
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 110
CERTAIN AMBULANCES BUILT ON FORD E350 AND CHEVROLET GMT610 VAN. FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 110, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS." THESE AMBULANCES HAVE THE INCORRECT OR MISSING TIRE AND LOADING INFORMATION PLACARDS IN THE DRIVER'S DOOR JAMB. THIS INFORMATION WILL AID IN LOADING THE AMBULANCE TO AVOID EXCEEDING THE GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING.
A MISPRINTED LABEL WOULD LEAD TO IMPROPER VEHICLE LOADING SPECIFICATIONS OR TIRE INFLATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NEW TIRE INFORMATION PLACARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. AT THE CUSTOMER'S OPTION, A DEALER CAN PERFORM THE INSTALLATION FOR THEM. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT WHEELED COACH AT 1-800-628-8178.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
