Defect Description For Recall
Wheeled Coach Is Recalling 215 My 2008 F-350, F-450, And F-550 Rescue Vehicles Built On Ford Chassis And Equipped With 6.4L Diesel Engines. It Has Been Determined That The ConneCTIon Of The Master Switch Yellow 16Ga Wire To The Oem Pto Enable Circuit Disrupts The Regeneration Mode When The Master Switch Is In The “On” Position. The Regeneration Mode Failure Will Eventually Cause The 6.4L Diesel Engine To Reduce Power And Enter In To A Limp Home Mode.
Make Of Vehicle
FORD
Model Of Vehicle
F-450 CUTAWAY
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
08V283000
Component Description
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Effect Of Defect
The Regeneration Mode Failure Will Cause The 6.4L Diesel Engine To Reduce Power Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Wheeled Coach Will Mail Out Relay Kits Along With Installation InstruCTIons. Customers Can Also Take Their Vehicle To A Service Center To Have The Relay Installed If They So Desire. The Recall Began On June 12, 2008. Owners May Contact Wheeled Coach At 1-800-932-7077.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Wheeled Coach Industries
Start Of Manufacture
20070515
End Of Manufacture
20080425
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
215
Date Owners Notified
20080612
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Date Report Received
20080627