3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2019-05-14
Description
Unruh fire, inc. (unruh fire) is recalling certain 2017-2018 ford f-550-based fire trucks equipped with whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Unruh fire has notified owners and will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began in may 20, 2019. Owners may contact unruh fire customer service at 1-800-856-7080.
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 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Posted on: 2019-05-03
Description
Taylor made ambulances is recalling certain 2017-2018 ford e-350, f-450, e-450, f-550, and gmc g3500-based ambulances equipped with whelen brake lights. Depending on the specific wiring of the vehicle, these brake lights may illuminate when the brake pedal has not been pressed.
Consequence
If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Taylor made will notify owners and whelen will replace the brake lights, free of charge. The recall began june 5, 2019. Owners may contact taylor made ambulances customer service at 1-800-468-1310.
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 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2019-05-30
Description
Vci emergency vehicle specialists (vci) is recalling certain 2017-2018 ford f-550, 2014 e-350 and e-450, 2015 f-250 and f-450, 2016 e-450, 2017 e-350, f-450 and e-450, 2018 f-350, 2010 e-450, 2005-2006 e-450, 2009 e-450 and chevrolet c4500-based type i and type iii ambulances equipped with asa electronics voyager monitors used to display the back-up camera image. The monitors may unexpectedly revert back to the factory default settings which may cause the camera image to be reversed.
Consequence
The driver may inadvertently turn the wrong direction to avoid an object behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Vci emergency vehicle specialists will work with asa to notify the owners, and remedy the displays, free of charge. The recall began may 9, 2019. Owners may contact asa electronics at 1-800-384-4400.
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.