Wheeled Coach 1978–1986 Vehicle Speed Control recall
Recalled June 10, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86V076000 · Wheeled Coach
Description
A WIRE FROM THE STOP LAMP SWITCH TO THE SPEED CONTROL AMPLIFIER IS MISSING. THIS WIRE SENDS A SIGNAL TO THE CRUISE CONTROL TO DISENGAGE WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WHEN THE CRUISE CONTROL IS ON AND THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE CRUISE CONTROL WILL NOT DISENGAGE. THIS CAUSES THE AMBULANCE SPEED TO REMAIN CONSTANT, CAUSING POOR BRAKE PERFORMANCE AND LOSS OF SPEED CONTROL WHICH CAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What to do
INSTALL REDESIGNED WIRING HARNESS WHICH INCLUDES MISSING CONNECTION.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →