NHTSA Campaign 07V569000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Issued by WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES · Reported Dec 15, 2007 · 1,006 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
THE DETERIORATION OF THE FUSE CAN CAUSE A DISRUPTION OF POWER RESULTING IN LOSS OF SERVICE IN THE PATIENT COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | E-350 CUTAWAY | 2004 | 1,006 |
| FORD | E-350 CUTAWAY | 2005 | 1,006 |
| FORD | E-350 CUTAWAY | 2006 | 1,006 |
| FORD | E-350 CUTAWAY | 2007 | 1,006 |
| FORD | E-350 VAN | 2004 | 1,006 |
| FORD | E-350 VAN | 2005 | 1,006 |
| FORD | E-350 VAN | 2006 | 1,006 |
| FORD | E-350 VAN | 2007 | 1,006 |
| FORD | E-450 CUTAWAY | 2004 | 1,006 |
| FORD | E-450 CUTAWAY | 2005 | 1,006 |
| FORD | E-450 CUTAWAY | 2006 | 1,006 |
| FORD | E-450 CUTAWAY | 2007 | 1,006 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 07V569000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.