| Make : TAYLOR MADE | Model : AMBULANCE | Year : 1996 |
| Build Dates : 19960101 - 19961231 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V088000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19970715 | Date Received by ODI: 19970529 | Date Added to Database: 19970529 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: TAYLOR MADE AMBULANCES | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: TAYLOR MADE AMBULANCES | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 12 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: AMBULANCES BUILT TO THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, ON A FREIGHTLINER FL-60 CHASSIS. THE REAR CHASSIS FRAME RAIL CRACKS BEHIND THE REAR AXLE. |
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Consequence:
THE FRAME RAIL CAN CRACK INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
THE CITY OF AUSTIN WILL ARRANGE TO HAVE THESE VEHICLES REPAIRED. THE REPAIR WILL CONSIST OF WELDING CLOSED A HOLE IN THE TOP FRAME FLANGE AND ADD A REINFORCEMENT PLATE ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRAME RAILS AND CENTER OF THE AFFECTED AREA. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | 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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