Recall 94V045000 — STRUCTURE:BODY Defect in 1989-1991 ROAD RESCUE TYPE I
RECALL This recall affects up to 75 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 94V045000 |
| Manufacturer | ROAD RESCUE, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 75 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
THE TEN(10) MOUNTS WHICH ARE USED TO ATTACH THE AMBULANCE MODULE TO THE MODIFIED LIGHT TRUCK CHASSIS CAN FRACTURE DUE TO METAL FATIGUE.
Safety Consequence
FRACTURE OF THE MOUNTS CAN CAUSE VEHICLE HANDLING PROBLEMS WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
GUSSET PLATES WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES CONNECTING THE LONGITUDINAL BEAMS TO THE TRANSVERSE BEAMS. ALSO, IF INSPECTION DISCLOSES A FRACTURED MOUNT, A STEEL REINFORCEMENT BAR WILL BE INSTALLED TO FURTHER STABLILIZE THE MOUNT. THESE VEHICLES WILL ALSO BE RE-INSPECTED ANNUALLY BY ROAD RESCUE OR ITS DEALERS.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 20V284000 | 2020 ROAD RESCUE TYPE I | SERVICE BRAKES | 59 | |
| 19V250000 | 2018 ROAD RESCUE ULTRAMEDIC | EQUIPMENT | 3 | |
| 18V602000 | 2018 ROAD RESCUE TYPE I | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 459 | |
| 17V334000 | 2012 ROAD RESCUE TYPE I | EQUIPMENT | 24 | |
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| 16V605000 | 2011 ROAD RESCUE DURAMEDIC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 172 | |
| 16V708000 | 2011 ROAD RESCUE SPECIALTY VEHICLE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 145 | |
| 16V718000 | 2017 ROAD RESCUE TYPE III | SEATS | 39 | |
| 05V153000 | 2002 ROAD RESCUE AMBULANCE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 216 |