4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Posted on: 2014-04-18
Description
Wheeled coach industries (wheeled coach) is recalling certain model year 2010 m2, 2013-2014 t1, t2, and t3, and 2014 terrastar ambulances, equipped with ecx timer part number el00230 manufactured by ecx electronics corporation. The ecx timer may experience a momentary loss of power when starting the vehicle.
Consequence
The momentary loss of power may cause the ecx timer to begin a five minute countdown, after which the timer would disconnect the power supplied to the electrical systems in the patient area of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
Corrective Action
Wheeled coach will notify owners, and dealers will update the timer software, free of charge. Owners may contact wheeled coach 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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
Posted on: 2014-04-18
Description
Wheeled coach industries (wheeled coach) is recalling certain model year 2010 m2, 2013-2014 t1, t2, and t3, and 2014 terrastar ambulances, equipped with ecx timer part number el00230 manufactured by ecx electronics corporation. The ecx timer may experience a momentary loss of power when starting the vehicle.
Consequence
The momentary loss of power may cause the ecx timer to begin a five minute countdown, after which the timer would disconnect the power supplied to the electrical systems in the patient area of the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury to the occupants.
Corrective Action
Wheeled coach will notify owners, and dealers will update the timer software, free of charge. Owners may contact wheeled coach 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.
DEFECT #3 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Posted on: 2015-03-02
Description
Wheeled coach industries, inc. (wheeled coach) is recalling certain model year 2010 ambulances manufactured may 4, 2010, to september 24, 2010 on freightliner business class m2 chassis. The affected vehicles may have a loss of instrument panel cluster functions, loss of cab or instrument lighting and other electrical issues.
Consequence
Without cab or instrument lighting, the emergency responders are unable to service patients, potentially furthering their injuries.
Corrective Action
All affected vehicles have already been repaired by wheeled coach, free of charge. Owners may contact wheeled coach 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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL
Posted on: 2015-03-02
Description
Wheeled coach industries, inc. (wheeled coach) is recalling certain model year 2010 ambulances manufactured may 4, 2010, to september 24, 2010 on freightliner business class m2 chassis. The affected vehicles may have a loss of instrument panel cluster functions, loss of cab or instrument lighting and other electrical issues.
Consequence
Without cab or instrument lighting, the emergency responders are unable to service patients, potentially furthering their injuries.
Corrective Action
All affected vehicles have already been repaired by wheeled coach, free of charge. Owners may contact wheeled coach 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.