3 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR
Posted on: 2020-05-20
Description
Rev ambulance group orlando, inc. (rev) is recalling certain 2018-2020 type 1 ambulances built on ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with compressible liquid adaptive suspension systems (c.l.a.s.s.), part numbers ds135rs3a, ds135rs3af and ds135rs3-dm. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.
Consequence
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Rev will notify owners, and dealers will dealers inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free of charge. The recall began july 15, 2020. 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.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2020-05-20
Description
Rev ambulance group orlando, inc. (rev) is recalling certain 2018-2020 type 1 ambulances built on ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with compressible liquid adaptive suspension systems (c.l.a.s.s.), part numbers ds135rs3a, ds135rs3af and ds135rs3-dm. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.
Consequence
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Rev will notify owners, and dealers will dealers inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free of charge. The recall began july 15, 2020. 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.
DEFECT #3 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2020-05-20
Description
Rev ambulance group orlando, inc. (rev) is recalling certain 2018-2020 type 1 ambulances built on ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with compressible liquid adaptive suspension systems (c.l.a.s.s.), part numbers ds135rs3a, ds135rs3af and ds135rs3-dm. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.
Consequence
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Rev will notify owners, and dealers will dealers inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free of charge. The recall began july 15, 2020. 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.