NHTSA Recall 03V008000
NHTSA Campaign Id 03V008000; Date: Jan. 3, 2003
The chassis' gawr would be too small to support the finished product. A different set of front springs was used with the lighter front gawr.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Wheeled Coach Ambulance
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Wheeled Coach Industries
Affected Units:: 81
Recall Summary:
Certain ambulances built on Ford f-350 chassis were built with front coil springs sized to produce a front gross axle weight rating (gawr) of 4,500 lbs. The front gawr was misstated on the final state certification label as 4,850 lbs.
How to Fix:
New certification labels will be provided to the owners with installation instructions. Owner notification began December 20, 2002. Owners should contact wheeled coach at 1-800-628-8178, if they do not receive a correct label or have trouble installing the label.
Recall Notes:
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 20, 2002
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