Recall 14V642000 — SUSPENSION Defect in 2013-2015 WHEELED COACH TYPE I AMBULANCE
RECALL This recall affects up to 29 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 14V642000 |
| Manufacturer | Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 29 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. (Wheeled Coach) is recalling certain model year 2014 emergency vehicles built on Dodge 4500 and Chevrolet CG33803 (G3500) chassis, and 2013-2015 emergency vehicles built on Ford F-450 chassis. The affected vehicles are equipped with LiquidSpring-brand aftermarket suspension kits. The mounting bracket that attaches the suspension fluid tank to the frame may fail, allowing the fluid tank to separate from the vehicle.
Safety Consequence
If the suspension fluid tank mount fractures and the tank separates from the chassis, the tank may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Wheeled Coach will notify owners, and LiquidSpring dealers will install a re-designed bracket, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2014. Owners may contact Wheeled Coach customer service at 1-855-661-9232 or LiquidSpring customer service at 1-765-474-7816 extension 109.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V284000 | 2018 WHEELED COACH TYPE I | SERVICE BRAKES | 59 | |
| 19V854000 | 2019 WHEELED COACH TYPE I | EQUIPMENT | 4 | |
| 18V602000 | 2018 WHEELED COACH TYPE III | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 459 | |
| 17V131000 | 2017 WHEELED COACH TYPE I | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 69 | |
| 16V718000 | 2016 WHEELED COACH TYPE III | SEATS | 39 | |
| 15V120000 | 2010 WHEELED COACH AMBULANCE-M2 CHASSIS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 18 | |
| 14V193000 | 2010 WHEELED COACH AMBULANCE-M2 CHASSIS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 84 | |
| 11V470000 | 2007 WHEELED COACH E-350 VAN | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 725 | |
| 05V528000 | 2006 WHEELED COACH TYPE II | EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 110 | |
| 03V157000 | 2003 WHEELED COACH AMBULANCE | SUSPENSION:REAR | 6 |