Recall 07V-569
WHEELED COACH INDUSTRIES recalled the 2004 to 2007 Ford E-350 Cutaway and 2 other models: Electrical system (wiring, fuses and circuit breakers).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 07V-569
- Reported
- December 15, 2007
- Vehicles affected
- 1,006 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain ambulances originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. Corrosion may occur on the anl 400 amp fuse due to exposure to calcium chloride elements that are used in the "salt states" during the winter season.
The risk
The deterioration of the fuse can cause a disruption of power resulting in loss of service in the patient compartment.
The fix
Retrofit kits and installation instructions will be mailed to customers free of charge. The recall began on january 8, 2008. Owners may contact wheeled coach at [removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford E-350 Cutaway 2004 to 2007
- Ford E-350 Van 2004 to 2007
- Ford E-450 Cutaway 2004 to 2007