NHTSA Recall 05V528000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V528000; Date: Nov. 17, 2005
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Wheeled Coach Type Ii; 2005 Wheeled Coach Type Ii; 2006 Wheeled Coach Type Ii; 2004 Wheeled Coach Type Iii-srw; 2005 Wheeled Coach Type Iii-srw; 2006 Wheeled Coach Type Iii-srw
Component: Equipment:other:labels
Manufactured by: Wheeled Coach Industries
Affected Units:: 110
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 16, 2005
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