2005 FORD E-450 CUTAWAY Recall

Campaign:: 07V569000 on 12/13/2007
Component:: Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:: 04/29/2004 - 02/16/2007
Affected:: 1,006
Defect:: 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.
Correction:: 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.
Notes:: Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.