NHTSA Recall 07V569000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V569000; Date: Dec. 15, 2007
The deterioration of the fuse can cause a disruption of power resulting in loss of service in the patient compartment.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Ford E-350 Cutaway; 2005 Ford E-350 Cutaway; 2006 Ford E-350 Cutaway; 2007 Ford E-350 Cutaway; 2004 Ford E-350 Van; 2005 Ford E-350 Van; 2006 Ford E-350 Van; 2007 Ford E-350 Van; 2004 Ford E-450 Cutaway; 2005 Ford E-450 Cutaway; 2006 Ford E-450 Cutaway; 2007 Ford E-450 Cutaway
Component: Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers
Manufactured by: Wheeled Coach Industries
Affected Units:: 1,006
Recall Summary:
On certain ambulances originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Corrosion may occur on the anl 400 amp fuse due to exposure to calcium chloride elements that are used in the "salt states" during the winter season.
How to Fix:
Retrofit kits and installation instructions will be mailed to customers free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2008. Owners may contact wheeled coach at 800-932-7077.
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: Jan 8, 2008
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