Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Ambulances, A Diode In The Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) Module May Experience An Electrical Short.
Make Of Vehicle
MEDTEC
Model Of Vehicle
AMBULANCE
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
04V491000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
The Electrical Short May Cause An Abs MalfunCTIon That Would Illuminate The Abs Warning Light, Or The Module May Overheat Resulting In A Burning Odor, Smoke, And/Or Fire. This Condition May Occur While The Vehicle Is Being Driven Or Unattended.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Fuse In The Abs Circuit And Install A Heat Shield Over The Abs Module. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On October 8, 2004. Owners Should Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673 Or Medtec At 1-574-534-2631. Also Ford Is Extending The Limited Warranty (For A One Time Replacement) Of The Abs Module For A Total Of 10 Years Or 150,000 Miles From The Warranty Start Date, Whichever Occurs First. If Your Vehicle Has Already Accumulated More Than 150,000 Miles, This Coverage Will Last Until September 30, 2005.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Medtec Ambulance Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20020801
End Of Manufacture
20041130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
462
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Pierce Manufacturing
Date Report Received
20041015
Make Campaign Number
04S22