Wheeled Coach 2004–2006 Equipment recall

Recalled November 17, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05V528000 · Wheeled Coach

Hazard

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

110 units

Description

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.

What to do

Product

Wheeled Coach TYPE II · Wheeled Coach TYPE III-SRW

Manufacturer(s)

REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →