4 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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2019-12-03
Description
Rev ambulance group orlando, inc. (rev) is recalling certain 2018-2019 wheeled coach type 1 ambulances equipped with qr-d-s- and qr-tds bracket assemblies used to secure d-cylinder oxygen tanks. The bracket may loosen, potentially allowing the oxygen tank to be unsecured.
Consequence
If the bracket loosens, in the event of a crash, the oxygen tank may become airborne, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Rev will notify owners, and ziamatic corp dealers will refund the purchase price paid, or provide replacement bracket assemblies, free of charge. The recall began december 27, 2019. Owners may contact rev customer service at 1-855-661-9232 or ziamatic corp customer service at 1-800-711-3473.
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.