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2005 ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE

2 recalls — 0 complaints

05V153000 Apr 15, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN AMBULANCES EQUIPPED WITH THE "SMART DISPLAY" ELECTRICAL SYSTEM CONTAINING FIELD-EFFECT TRANSISTOR (FET) OUTPUT BOARDS, THE POWER DISTRIBUTION PANEL FOR THE SMART DISPLAY ARE EQUIPPED WITH TYPE 1 CIRCUIT PROTECTION. THIS ALLOWS THE BOARD TO SHUT DOWN IF AN OVER-HEATING CONDITION OR AN OV... Read more
Consequence
THE BOARDS CAN POSSIBLY OVERHEAT OR MELT DOWN, WHICH COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW TRANSISTOR FET BOARD THAT CONTAINS TYPE 2 CIRCUIT PROTECTION FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROAD RESCUE AT 1-800-328-3804.
216 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ROAD RESCUE, INC.
05V142000 Apr 8, 2005
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
CERTAIN AMBULANCES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." NO SIDE OR REAR RED REFLEX REFLECTORS WERE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY THE STANDARD.
Consequence
DURING EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AT NIGHT WITHOUT ANY REFLECTORS, THE REAR OF THE AMBULANCE MAY NOT BE AS VISIBLE TO OTHER VEHICLES INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE RED REFLEX REFLECTORS TO MEET GUIDELINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROAD RESCUE AT 843-676-2900.
3,500 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: ROAD RESCUE, INC.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Investigations — ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE12037 Opened: Dec 7, 2012 — Closed: Jun 6, 2013
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2008
Loss of Emergency Power & Accessories
On December 7, 2012 the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE) on 2008 Model Year (MY) Road Rescue EV Ambulances. The PE was opened to determine whether a loss of emergency power and accessories to the patient cab area creates an unreasonable risk to patients or e... Read more
PE05015 Opened: Mar 17, 2005 — Closed: May 11, 2005
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2002
UNPROTECTED ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THIS INVESTIGATION WAS OPENED AFTER A NEW YORK AMBULANCE FLEET NOTIFIED ODI THAT THEY HAD EXPERIENCED AN ELECTRICAL FIRE, WHICH FILLED THE PATIENT?S COMPARTMENT WITH SMOKE.ALLEGEDLY, THE FIRE STARTED IN THE DISTRIBUTION PANEL WHICH SUPPLIES ELECTRICAL POWER TO OPERATE THE LIGHTS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE... Read more

ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE across all model years (1978–2005).

32 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE — Year by Year

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2005 (current) 2 0
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2001 1 0 View
2000 1 0 View
1999 1 0 View
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