| Make : ROAD RESCUE | Model : TYPE I | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19890101 - 19911201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 94V045000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19940225 | Date Received by ODI: 19940308 | Date Added to Database: 19940317 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: ROAD RESCUE, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: ROAD RESCUE, INC. | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:BODY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 75 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
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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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