Medtec Ambulance Corporation | NHTSA Recall #04V491000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V491000 by Medtec Ambulance Corporation. Includes 462 affected units, MEDTEC/FORD/ABS MODULES, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain ambulances, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. the recall is expected to begin on october 8, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or medtec at 1-574-534-2631. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V491000
Manufacturer: Medtec Ambulance Corporation
Report Received Date: 2004-10-15T00:00:00
Subject: Medtec/ford/abs modules
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 462

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04S22
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain ambulances, a diode in the anti-lock braking system (abs) module may experience an electrical short.
Consequence Summary: The electrical short may cause an abs malfunction that would illuminate the abs warning light, or the module may overheat resulting in a burning odor, smoke, and/or fire. this condition may occur while the vehicle is being driven or unattended.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new fuse in the abs circuit and install a heat shield over the abs module. the recall is expected to begin on october 8, 2004. owners should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673 or medtec at 1-574-534-2631. also ford is extending the limited warranty (for a one time replacement) of the abs module for a total of 10 years or 150,000 miles from the warranty start date, whichever occurs first. if your vehicle has already accumulated more than 150,000 miles, this coverage will last until september 30, 2005.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-z48g-67h8~c7gk
NHTSA ID: 04V491000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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