Defect Description For Recall
Certain Ambulances Built On Ford E350 And Chevrolet Gmt610 Van. Fail To Conform To The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims.” These Ambulances Have The Incorrect Or Missing Tire And Loading Information Placards In The Driver’S Door Jamb. This Information Will Aid In Loading The Ambulance To Avoid Exceeding The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating.
Make Of Vehicle
WHEELED COACH
Model Of Vehicle
TYPE III-SRW
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V528000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
A Misprinted Label Would Lead To Improper Vehicle Loading Specifications Or Tire Inflation Which Could Result In A Tire Failure, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Owners Will Be Provided With New Tire Information Placards And Installation InstruCTIons. At The Customer’S Option, A Dealer Can Perform The Installation For Them. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On November 29, 2005. Owners May Contact Wheeled Coach At 1-800-628-8178.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Wheeled Coach Industries
Start Of Manufacture
20050901
End Of Manufacture
20051130
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
110
Date Owners Notified
20051216
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Rev Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.
Date Report Received
20051117
Make Campaign Number
Part Number
517
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110