2017 WHEELED COACH TYPE III Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 16V718000 on 10/06/2016
- Component:
- Seats
- Manufactured:
- 12/31/2015 - 09/29/2016
- Affected:
- 39
- Defect:
- Rev ambulance group orlando, inc (rev) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 marque type iii, road rescue type i, road rescue type iii, wheeled coach type i, wheeled coach type iii, frontline type i, frontline type iii, mccoy miller type i, and mccoy miller type iii ambulances manufactured january 1, 2016, to september 30, 2016. due to a problem with the seat tracks, the attendant seat(s) on the affected vehicles may unexpectedly move in a rapid deceleration event such as a crash.
- Consequence:
- In the event of a crash, the seat may move forward at a high rate of speed, increasing the risk of injury to the seat occupant.
- Correction:
- Rev will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat tracks, free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2016. owners may contact rev customer service at 1-800-628-8178.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
- Campaign:
- 18V602000 on 09/12/2018
- Component:
- Exterior lighting:brake lights
- Manufactured:
- 10/31/2017 - 08/30/2018
- Affected:
- 459
- Defect:
- Rev ambulance group orland, inc. (rev) is recalling certain 2017-2018 road rescue, marque, wheeled coach, frontline, and mccoy miller type i and type iii ambulances, equipped with whelen accessory brake lights. depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
- Consequence:
- If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
- Correction:
- Rev will notify owners, and whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. the recall began october 19, 2018. owners may contact rev customer service at 1-855-661-9232.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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