NHTSA Campaign 05V528000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Issued by WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES · Reported Nov 17, 2005 · 110 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELED COACH | TYPE II | 2004 | 110 |
| WHEELED COACH | TYPE II | 2005 | 110 |
| WHEELED COACH | TYPE II | 2006 | 110 |
| WHEELED COACH | TYPE III-SRW | 2004 | 110 |
| WHEELED COACH | TYPE III-SRW | 2005 | 110 |
| WHEELED COACH | TYPE III-SRW | 2006 | 110 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 05V528000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.