NHTSA Recall 14V642000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V642000; Date: Oct. 10, 2014
If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Wheeled Coach Type I Ambulance; 2014 Wheeled Coach Type I Ambulance; 2015 Wheeled Coach Type I Ambulance; 2013 Wheeled Coach Type Iii Ambulance; 2014 Wheeled Coach Type Iii Ambulance; 2015 Wheeled Coach Type Iii Ambulance
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc.
Affected Units:: 29
Recall Summary:
Wheeled coach industries, inc. (wheeled coach) is recalling certain model year 2014 emergency vehicles built on Dodge 4500 and Chevrolet cg33803 (g3500) chassis, and 2013-2015 emergency vehicles built on Ford f-450 chassis. The affected vehicles are equipped with liquidspring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
Wheeled coach will notify owners, and liquidspring dealers will install a re-designed bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2014. Owners may contact wheeled coach customer service at 1-855-661-9232 or liquidspring customer service at 1-765-474-7816 extension 109.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 4, 2014
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