NHTSA campaign 03V157000
WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES recall 03V157000
CERTAIN AMBULANCES BUILT ON FORD F-450 CAB-CHASSIS TRUCKS HAVE THE WRONG ATTACHMENT BRACKET ON THE REAR AIR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS.
Reported 04/24/2003
What can happen
THE BRACKET COULD FAIL CAUSING A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Repair
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.
Components
- Suspension: Rear
Affected years and models
A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.