NHTSA recall campaign
03V157000
ManufacturerWHEELED COACH INDUSTRIESReported2003-04-24Affected6 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
CERTAIN AMBULANCES BUILT ON FORD F-450 CAB-CHASSIS TRUCKS HAVE THE WRONG ATTACHMENT BRACKET ON THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.
Risk
THE BRACKET COULD FAIL CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE CORRECT BRACKET KIT. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WHEELED COACH AT 1-800-628-8178.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →
Affected vehicles
1 entryWheeled Coach
- Ambulance2003