NHTSA Campaign 95V219000
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Issued by WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES · Reported Nov 10, 1995 · 79 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE AMBULANCES WERE BUILT WITH "L" SHAPED ENTRY DOOR ASSIST RAILS. THE RAILS ARE LOCATED SUCH THAT WHEN USED WITH AN OPEN HAND, THE FINGERS CAN BE CAUGHT IN THE DOOR WHILE CLOSING.
Consequence
PERSONAL INJURY CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED ON THE FINGERS.
Remedy
AMBULANCE OPERATORS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH GUARDS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS OR IF THE OPERATOR PREFERS, WHEELED COACH WILL INSTALL THE GUARDS FOR THEM.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELED COACH | AMBULANCE | 1994 | 79 |
| WHEELED COACH | AMBULANCE | 1995 | 79 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V219000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.