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NHTSA Campaign 05V142000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Issued by ROAD RESCUE, INC. · Reported Apr 8, 2005 · 3,500 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1978 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1979 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1980 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1981 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1982 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1983 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1984 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1985 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1986 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1987 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1988 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1989 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1990 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1991 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1992 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1993 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1994 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1995 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1996 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1997 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1998 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 1999 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 2000 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 2001 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 2002 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 2003 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 2004 3,500
ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE 2005 3,500

Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V142000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.