| Make : WHEELED COACH | Model : AMBULANCE | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20021201 - 20030415 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V157000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030425 | Date Received by ODI: 20030424 | Date Added to Database: 20030430 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 6 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN AMBULANCES BUILT ON FORD F-450 CAB-CHASSIS TRUCKS HAVE THE WRONG ATTACHMENT BRACKET ON THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS. |
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Consequence:
THE BRACKET COULD FAIL CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT BRACKET KIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WHEELED COACH AT 1-800-628-8178. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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